Following the 2015 release of the jazz-influenced debut album "Shoeless and the Girl" which was supported by commercial radio, singer/songwriter Theo Jackson continues his musical journey refusing to be constrained by any one musical style.
Critics have compared Jackson's songwriting to artists as diverse as Joni Mitchell, Stevie Wonder and Nick Drake, and awarded "Shoeless and the Girl" 4 and 5 star reviews. None other than jazz legend Wayne Shorter personally approved Jackson's original lyrics to be set to two Shorter tunes - no mean feat for a songwriter still in his twenties.
A prolific songwriter Jackson writes from the heart, finding inspiration everywhere - from the tale of a homeless man who is befriended by a little girl proving that no-one is ever really alone, to that of a lonely giant tortoise called Lonesome George. With a distinctive voice, the songs are drawn from the imagination of a natural storyteller and have an ethereal, other-worldly quality while being grounded in reality.
Having sold out festival stages and venues in the UK and New Zealand, live touring in 2016 will see debuts in Germany and the USA and a continuation of the hugely successful Door to Door Tour plus established live music venues.
Alongside his performance and recording schedule, Jackson also finds inspiration working with aspiring young musicians. He has given talks and workshops at festivals, schools and Universities in the UK and New Zealand - his particular passion is helping others to understand the tools, business infrastructure and emotional support musicians need to survive, create and grow as an artist.