Jackson Baird CV

25A Chelmer Road

Homerton
London E9 6AY

jaxbaird@gmail.com
UK Phone: 0044 (0) 7716052071

Profile:
An enthusiastic and dedicated DJ, Producer and Musician working in Funk, Soul
and Jazz styles including excursions into House music and Latin genres.

I’ve worked as a club and event DJ for over ten years learning my craft on vinyl
records but now embracing all music mediums.

I am sensitive to live audiences and able to respond to their musical needs and
deliver spontaneous creative ideas in a range of contemporary and classic
styles. A seasoned stage and studio performer with the ability to listen,
contribute and entertain.

Musical Performance highlights:

DJ for covent Garden Dance Company since 2013

DJ residency at Pigalle Club, Piccadilly Square 2011-2012

including DJ for the now legendary School Disco Club Night
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Public-Figure/School-Disco-
184855248894/

Residency at The Westbury 2017-present

Resident DJ at Del74 Dalston 2018
Residency at Troy Bar Shoreditch (Live House Music) 2018-present
Residency ar Strongrooms Shoreditch 2017
Residency at Archspace Haggerston (Soundcrash) 2016-2017
Residency at Hackney Empire 2016-17

Performances at The Jazz Cafe (recreating classic Detroit Techno)

other regular performances at Notting Hill Arts Club, Chelsea Arts Club, Ronnie
Scott’s, Pizza Express Live, Grow and countless clubs around London, the south
of England plus tours across North America, Brazil, Continental Europe and
Asia.

Performances at major festivals including Glastonbury, Wilderness,

Secret Garden Party, Umbria Jazz Festival, Montreal International Jazz Festival.

Also extensive experience providing DJ entertainment at Weddings, Private

Parties and Corporate Events.
Web Sites:

www.mixcloud.com/jaktron

www.soundcloud.com/jaktron

https://www.facebook.com/jaktron/

Album Credits
Sean Khan – Distant Voice. BBE records
https://bbemusic.bandcamp.com/album/distant-voice-ep

Chaos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kstps-xam-Y

featuring Heidi Vogel (Cinematic Orchestra)

Ese and The Vooduu People – Up In Smoke

https://esethevooduupeople.bandcamp.com/album/up-in-smoke

Nuno Mindelis - Free Blues

https://open.spotify.com/album/5GqEIzSY32gU68XGQvtTrM

Comercial Music Production

Incidental music composed and produced for GQ Magazine/Gillette ‘The State
of Man’ Campaign. 2018-2019

https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/video/bc/the-state-of-man-anthony-pender-i-
gillette-i-british-gq

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=65&v=7XAM7obn4CU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McSkJgARv4g
Specialist Musical skills:
knowledge of Maqams (Arabic Scales)

Extensive Study of African, Afro-Caribean and Afro-Brazilian rhythms

Studied Samba with Barak Schmool's Rhythms of the City Batucada Ensemble
at City University London.

Member of Estrela Do Norte - Maracatu Ensemble London performing each

year at Notting Hill Carnival.

Education
1995
Jazz Performance - Conservatorio Di Perugia (Berklee College of Music)

2003
Latin Piano
Goldsmiths College London

2003-2004
Music and Technology - Brunel University

2004-2006
Music Technology - London Guildhall University

2008-2010
Jazz Studies - Jazz BXL, Brussels, Belgium

Instruments:
Piano, Electric Piano, Hammond Organ, Synthesizers, Bass Guitar, Guitar,
Drums, Percussion.

Computer Skills
Microsoft, Apple and Linux platforms
Use of Digital Audio Workstations,
All industry standard software Sequencers:
Logic, Reason, Pro-Tools, Ableton Live, Cubase.

Ability to sequence, programme and produce music to a professional level.

Extensive knowledge of software samplers, software synthesizers and other

plug-ins.

Knowledge of sound design and synthesizer programming.

Professional DJ skills using software based systems: Native Instruments Traktor

and Serato but equally at home with vinyl or CDJs
Teaching Experience:
2015-Present
Peripatetic teacher for Camden Music Service, teaching Piano, Bass Guitar,
Music Technology/DJ Skills in Primary and Secondary Schools.

Music technology (Digital Audio Workstations) private tutor since 2007.

Hobbies:
Philosophy, Travel, Cooking.

References provided upon request.