…Jackson Churchill is an award-winning soloist, claiming the top prize in the J.J. Johnson International Jazz Trombone Competition (International Trombone Association), National Solo Jazz Competition (American Trombone Workshop) and the Jazz Trombone Day competition (Yamaha/BAC/University of North Texas). Jackson also released his debut album “On Your Mark” in May 2025, featuring ten original compositions and arrangements played by a sextet of his closest peers and mentors.
Listento “Of Necessity,” the ninth track on the album.
As an educator…
…Jackson is in-demand as a director of jazz and wind ensembles. He currently serves as a Band Director and the Director of Jazz at Valley High School in West Des Moines, Iowa. Additionally, Jackson is a Teaching Artist of Jazz Trombone at Drake University, and he is on faculty at the Luther College Dorian Summer Music Camp.
Watch Jackson’s solo performance at Luther’s summer camp.
As a composer and pedagogue…
…Jackson’s skills earned him an award for 2021 Outstanding Small Ensemble Arrangement (Downbeat Magazine). Jackson also presented his research, “The Role of Leadership in Ensemble Motivation and Engagement,” at the Iowa Music Educators Association 2019 convention. Additionally, Jackson is an accomplished pianist, accompanying numerous student juries and recitals.
Listen to Jackson’s composition “Skyline,” featured on the One O’Clock Lab Band’s album “Lab 2022”. Jackson is the featured trombone soloist on this recording.
