
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 "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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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/)

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

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

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

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

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