Milt Jackson was born on January 1, 1923 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. He was married to Sandy. He died on October 9, 1999 in New York City, New York, USA.
Jazz vibraphonist. Jackson, Ray Brown, John Lewis, and drummer Kenny Clarke, were the original members of the 'Modern Jazz Quartet'.
Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1989.
Inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 1996.
He created a new sound in the 1940's by slowing down the motor on his Deagan Vibraharp's oscillator to a third of the speed of Lionel Hampton's. Jackson was regarded as one of the great improvisers in jazz.
Acquired his sobriquet of 'Bags' from the deep furrows under his eyes, the result of a drinking binge after his release from the Army.