MUSE • Musicians United for Social Equity

Biography

Hailing from Chicago and based in NYC, Brandon Jackson is a sought-after upcoming voice in cinematic and theatrical circles. His work as a composer and orchestrator has spanned stage and screen, earning him praise for his versatile sound, breadth of genre experience, strong work ethic, and infectious energy “in the room”. He has served as an orchestrator and arranger for over 10 musicals, including Masked, Connected, and Beloved King: a Queer Bible Musical. Jackson has also served as a longtime orchestrator for filmmaker Juan Kleban. He has additionally written music for the play She Kills Monsters to critical acclaim and scored his 5th indie film, I’m With You, I’ll Be There. He has served as music director for various musicals including A Chorus Line, Working, and First Lady Suite, as well as music directing for artists such as MALINDA. When he is not writing or on the podium, he can be seen playing many instruments with various artists across the country. Jackson holds a degree in Composition and Orchestral Conducting from Berklee College of Music, studying with Eric Stern, Richard Carrick, Julius Williams, and Dr. David Wallace.