![Action Jackson next to the video featuring his grandfather at the](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50992830818_5bb15b5c76.jpg)
Action Jackson next to the video featuring his grandfather at the "Dancing In The Streets: Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs of New Orleans" exhibit at the Historic New Orleans Collection - Feb. 25, 2021. Photo by Carrie Booher.
![Action Jackson checks out footage of his grandfather in the Historic New Orleans Collection's](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/50992830353_00d310ea5b.jpg)
Action Jackson checks out footage of his grandfather in the Historic New Orleans Collection's "Dancing In The Streets" exhibit - Feb. 25. 2021. Photo by Carrie Booher.
![Action Jackson, Beth Arroyo Utterback, Courtney Slatten Katzenstein, and Jesse Hathorne at the WWOZ Christmas Party 2019](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49850708658_0a8ef9cc79.jpg)
Action Jackson, Beth Arroyo Utterback, Courtney Slatten Katzenstein, and Jesse Hathorne at the WWOZ Christmas Party 2019
![Action Jackson, Dave Ankers, Your Cousin Dimitri at WWOZ's 39th birthday - Dec. 4, 2019. Photo by Michael E. McAndrew.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49182868693_127b1fd0ce.jpg)
Action Jackson, Dave Ankers, Your Cousin Dimitri at WWOZ's 39th birthday - Dec. 4, 2019. Photo by Michael E. McAndrew.
![Dave Ankers, Beth Arroyo Utterback, Action Jackson, Monica Landry, KaTrina Griffin at the Groove Gala - Sep. 5, 2019. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48691065937_ea4df54136.jpg)
Dave Ankers, Beth Arroyo Utterback, Action Jackson, Monica Landry, KaTrina Griffin at the Groove Gala - Sep. 5, 2019. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.
![Charlie Steiner, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Action Jackson, Carrie Booher at the Groove Gala - Sep. 5, 2019. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48691064137_b534246a14.jpg)
Charlie Steiner, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Action Jackson, Carrie Booher at the Groove Gala - Sep. 5, 2019. Photo by Beth Arroyo Utterback.
![Charlie Steiner, Louis Dudoussat, Beth Arroyo Utterback, Action Jackson, and Marion Hill at the Satchmo SummerFest kickoff - August 2, 2019. Photo by Michele Goldfarb.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48440778306_7e87a90e3d.jpg)
Charlie Steiner, Louis Dudoussat, Beth Arroyo Utterback, Action Jackson, and Marion Hill at the Satchmo SummerFest kickoff - August 2, 2019. Photo by Michele Goldfarb.
![Ole & Nu Style Fellas, Action Jackson, and Cherice Harrison Nelson at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47008162584_846fbc6247.jpg)
Ole & Nu Style Fellas, Action Jackson, and Cherice Harrison Nelson at Jazz Fest 2019 day 8 on May 5, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
![Ole & Nu Style Fellas with WWOZ's Action Jackson in the WWOZ Hospitality Tent on Day 8 of Jazz Fest - 5.5.19. Photo by Carrie Booher.](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/32838526107_63039bc832.jpg)
Ole & Nu Style Fellas with WWOZ's Action Jackson in the WWOZ Hospitality Tent on Day 8 of Jazz Fest - 5.5.19. Photo by Carrie Booher.
![Beth Arroyo Utterback and Action Jackson with CTC Steppers at Jazz Fest Day 7 on May 5, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/955/41914961642_64539c9232.jpg)
Beth Arroyo Utterback and Action Jackson with CTC Steppers at Jazz Fest Day 7 on May 5, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
![Action Jackson and Melanie Merz on air during WWOZ 2016 Fall Drive. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/5532/29827094973_a7c85e02c0.jpg)
Action Jackson and Melanie Merz on air during WWOZ 2016 Fall Drive. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com
![New Breed Brass Band: Terence Houston (bass drum), Desmond Provost (sousaphone), Caleb Windsay (trombone), WWOZ's Action Jackson, Jenard Andrews (snare), Gregory Warner (trumpet), during WWOZ 2016 Fall Drive. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/8648/30342704592_ab3d8c2683.jpg)
New Breed Brass Band: Terence Houston (bass drum), Desmond Provost (sousaphone), Caleb Windsay (trombone), WWOZ's Action Jackson, Jenard Andrews (snare), Gregory Warner (trumpet), during WWOZ 2016 Fall Drive. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - rhrphoto.com
![Single Men SA & PC with Action Jackson during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/40752533013_a410ce6fff.jpg)
Single Men SA & PC with Action Jackson during Jazz Fest day 3 on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee RHRphoto.com
![Dianna Thompson, Action Jackson, and Cole Williams dream team at WWOZ - 10.23.18. Photo by Carrie Booher.](https://live.staticflickr.com/1943/43707885300_9997b01e73.jpg)
Dianna Thompson, Action Jackson, and Cole Williams dream team at WWOZ - 10.23.18. Photo by Carrie Booher.
![Marcel McGee, Charlie Steiner, Action Jackson at the WWOZ Groove Gala on September 6, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrPhoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/1888/30668510538_c271c3b05e.jpg)
Marcel McGee, Charlie Steiner, Action Jackson at the WWOZ Groove Gala on September 6, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrPhoto.com
![Busting a laugh at the Groove Gala on September 6, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrPhoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/1873/29600798757_78c9499129.jpg)
Busting a laugh at the Groove Gala on September 6, 2018. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrPhoto.com
![Wild Tchoupitoulas with Action Jackson outside the WWOZ Hospitality Tent on Day 7 - May 6, 2018. Photo by Carrie Booher.](https://live.staticflickr.com/982/41893207082_1169dc266b.jpg)
Wild Tchoupitoulas with Action Jackson outside the WWOZ Hospitality Tent on Day 7 - May 6, 2018. Photo by Carrie Booher.
![Revolution with WWOZ's Action Jackson in the Hospitality Tent at Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Carrie Booher.](https://live.staticflickr.com/944/40972001075_09beaa1d51.jpg)
Revolution with WWOZ's Action Jackson in the Hospitality Tent at Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Carrie Booher.
![WWOZ Hospitality Tent Action Jackson with Creole Apache Big Chief on Day 4 Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Carrie Booher.](https://live.staticflickr.com/965/41870745561_f35f79758b.jpg)
WWOZ Hospitality Tent Action Jackson with Creole Apache Big Chief on Day 4 Jazz Fest - May 3, 2018. Photo by Carrie Booher.
![Action Jackson and KaTrina Griffin during WWOZ fall pledge drive on October 24, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/4482/26137610499_1d4838aa5e.jpg)
Action Jackson and KaTrina Griffin during WWOZ fall pledge drive on October 24, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com
![KaTrina Griffin, Action Jackson, and Cole Williams during WWOZ fall pledge drive on October 24, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/4510/24062063308_bd290866b4.jpg)
KaTrina Griffin, Action Jackson, and Cole Williams during WWOZ fall pledge drive on October 24, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com
![Black Foot Hunters Big Queen Connie Dorsey, WWOZ's Action Jackson, and Wild Man Quintrell in the 'OZ Hospitality Tent at Jazz Fest 2017 Day 1 April 28. Photo by Olivia Greene photo)](https://live.staticflickr.com/4178/34257989812_0a093aefdd.jpg)
Black Foot Hunters Big Queen Connie Dorsey, WWOZ's Action Jackson, and Wild Man Quintrell in the 'OZ Hospitality Tent at Jazz Fest 2017 Day 1 April 28. Photo by Olivia Greene photo)
![WWOZ's Action Jackson with band director Wilbert Rawlins. Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/2846/33945355980_5288dfd957.jpg)
WWOZ's Action Jackson with band director Wilbert Rawlins. Jazz Fest day 1 on April 28, 2017. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
![Michael Dominici on air and Action Jackson's Crown Royal hat.. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/3720/33483583525_4f116de3ed.jpg)
Michael Dominici on air and Action Jackson's Crown Royal hat.. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
![Michael Dominici on air and Action Jackson's Crown Royal hat.. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/2940/33483582485_1092efb720.jpg)
Michael Dominici on air and Action Jackson's Crown Royal hat.. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
![WWOZ's Michael Dominici and Action Jackson with Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/761/33442558326_aab3d1c6b2.jpg)
WWOZ's Michael Dominici and Action Jackson with Kermit Ruffins and the BBQ Swingers. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
![Harold Wilson, David Montana, Michael Hughes Sr of Washitaw Nation, with Action Jackson. Photo by Bill Sasser.](https://live.staticflickr.com/7365/14045698105_e092a09dec.jpg)
Harold Wilson, David Montana, Michael Hughes Sr of Washitaw Nation, with Action Jackson. Photo by Bill Sasser.
![Action Jackson with Shining Star Hunters Gang Flag Ronald at West Fest 2013. by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee (http://rhrphoto.com/)](https://live.staticflickr.com/8389/8677430698_7b4f84c4cb.jpg)
Action Jackson with Shining Star Hunters Gang Flag Ronald at West Fest 2013. by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee (http://rhrphoto.com/)
![Cherice Harrison-Nelson, Sherwood, Wild Queen Patrina Peters and Action Jaction on In The Streets. Photo by Melanie merz](https://live.staticflickr.com/7113/7652179162_d79bf031c8.jpg)
Cherice Harrison-Nelson, Sherwood, Wild Queen Patrina Peters and Action Jaction on In The Streets. Photo by Melanie merz
![Edward Landers, Big Chief Corey Rayford of the Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians, and Action Jackson at WWOZ](https://live.staticflickr.com/1656/24272685825_281cc61c7f.jpg)
Edward Landers, Big Chief Corey Rayford of the Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians, and Action Jackson at WWOZ
![Edward Landers, Big Chief Corey Rayford of the Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians, and Action Jackson at WWOZ](https://live.staticflickr.com/1601/24164531602_5093298fb9.jpg)
Edward Landers, Big Chief Corey Rayford of the Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians, and Action Jackson at WWOZ
![WWOZ's Action Jackson at WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive 2015 day 3. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/5704/22422863399_79e439139f.jpg)
WWOZ's Action Jackson at WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive 2015 day 3. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com
![Wendell Jackson of Original Four Social Aid & Pleasure Club with WWOZ's Action Jackson at WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive 2015 day 3. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/715/22627038850_541deb6f9e.jpg)
Wendell Jackson of Original Four Social Aid & Pleasure Club with WWOZ's Action Jackson at WWOZ Fall Pledge Drive 2015 day 3. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com
![WWOZ Fund Drive 2015 day 3 with Nita and Action Jackson. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/746/22794093052_40c80317a3.jpg)
WWOZ Fund Drive 2015 day 3 with Nita and Action Jackson. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee - www.rhrphoto.com
![Action Jackson, Nita Ketner, and guest at WWOZ during the 2015 Spring Pledge Drive. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/8662/16592339657_90d8a41e9b.jpg)
Action Jackson, Nita Ketner, and guest at WWOZ during the 2015 Spring Pledge Drive. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
![Landry Walker Chosen Ones with Nita Ketner and Action Jackson at WWOZ during the 2015 Spring Pledge Drive. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/7288/16612052478_30a3606784.jpg)
Landry Walker Chosen Ones with Nita Ketner and Action Jackson at WWOZ during the 2015 Spring Pledge Drive. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
![David Montana, Action Jackson, Howard Wilson, and Michael Hughes Sr of Washitaw Nation. Photo by Bill Sasser.](https://live.staticflickr.com/7041/14042503052_86df2e2f92.jpg)
David Montana, Action Jackson, Howard Wilson, and Michael Hughes Sr of Washitaw Nation. Photo by Bill Sasser.
![WWOZ's Dwayne Breashears, Russell Shelton, Crystal Gross, Action Jackson, Lauren Del Rio, and Brice Nice. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com](https://live.staticflickr.com/5511/11239879173_a81a33581b.jpg)
WWOZ's Dwayne Breashears, Russell Shelton, Crystal Gross, Action Jackson, Lauren Del Rio, and Brice Nice. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee www.rhrphoto.com
![Action Jackson with Shining Star Hunters Queen at West Fest 2013. by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee (http://rhrphoto.com/)](https://live.staticflickr.com/8120/8676313895_e3ddf00cd4.jpg)
Action Jackson with Shining Star Hunters Queen at West Fest 2013. by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee (http://rhrphoto.com/)
![Paige Singleton, Action Jackson, and Lynne A socializing in the kitchen by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee (http://rhrphoto.com)](https://live.staticflickr.com/8522/8536508673_5bf34da1b9.jpg)
Paige Singleton, Action Jackson, and Lynne A socializing in the kitchen by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee (http://rhrphoto.com)
![Action Jackson enjoying some fresh strawberries brought in by DJ Jellyroll Justice. Photo by Briana Prevost](https://live.staticflickr.com/5327/6949952506_99a0e07d00.jpg)
Action Jackson enjoying some fresh strawberries brought in by DJ Jellyroll Justice. Photo by Briana Prevost
![Lee Lewis, Gus Lewis, Sue Lewis, Antoinette Lewis, Tara Jones of the The Ole & Nu Style Fellas Social Aid & Pleasure Club along with Charles](https://live.staticflickr.com/7276/7071421005_38ff4c59aa.jpg)
Lee Lewis, Gus Lewis, Sue Lewis, Antoinette Lewis, Tara Jones of the The Ole & Nu Style Fellas Social Aid & Pleasure Club along with Charles "Action" Jackson
![Scott Aiges of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Wilbert Rawlins, band director of O.Perry Walker, and Action Jackson. Photo by Briana Prevost](https://live.staticflickr.com/6116/6860381232_4df64da2ab.jpg)
Scott Aiges of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation, Wilbert Rawlins, band director of O.Perry Walker, and Action Jackson. Photo by Briana Prevost
![Phil and Yancy stand by while Action talks about Mardi Gras Indian practices during Talkin It to the Streets. photo by Briana Prevost](https://live.staticflickr.com/7019/6767237097_be24e977e7.jpg)
Phil and Yancy stand by while Action talks about Mardi Gras Indian practices during Talkin It to the Streets. photo by Briana Prevost
![Wilbert and Action talk about the importance of band directors in New Orleans. Photo by Briana Prevost](https://live.staticflickr.com/7098/7006519293_40b85015e0.jpg)
Wilbert and Action talk about the importance of band directors in New Orleans. Photo by Briana Prevost
![Wilbert laughing at Action not getting any](https://live.staticflickr.com/7109/7006509181_e967fbbf79.jpg)
Wilbert laughing at Action not getting any "action" (kisses) on St. Patrick's Day. Photo by Briana Prevost
![Phil Frazier and Action Jackson talking about Rebirth Brass Band Grammy nomination. photo by Briana Prevost](https://live.staticflickr.com/7174/6767388029_d31130a08a.jpg)
Phil Frazier and Action Jackson talking about Rebirth Brass Band Grammy nomination. photo by Briana Prevost
![Phil Frazier, Sherwood Collins, Yellow Pocahontas Spy boy Tyrone Yancy, and Action Jackson during Taking it to the Streets. photo by Briana Prevost](https://live.staticflickr.com/7171/6767352549_1bac4d9d55.jpg)
Phil Frazier, Sherwood Collins, Yellow Pocahontas Spy boy Tyrone Yancy, and Action Jackson during Taking it to the Streets. photo by Briana Prevost
![Yellow Pocahontas Spy Boy Tyrone Yancy and Action Jackson discuss how Mardi Gras Indian traditions are passed on. photo by Briana Prevost](https://live.staticflickr.com/7150/6767295535_64e588344b.jpg)
Yellow Pocahontas Spy Boy Tyrone Yancy and Action Jackson discuss how Mardi Gras Indian traditions are passed on. photo by Briana Prevost