Fruteland Jackson

Meet Fruteland

Fruteland Jackson is a talented musician with a rich history in the blues scene. With a career spanning decades, he has captivated audiences worldwide with his soulful performances. His impressive resume includes collaborations with renowned artists and multiple awards for his contributions to music. Currently, Fruteland is working on exciting new recordings that promise to showcase his musical genius.

Futeland's Bio

Fruteland's Blog

frutejack@gmail.com

773-366-2271

Blues 101 YouTube Streaming

Solo Acoustic Musician Sevices * Oral Historian *Blues Lecturer and Storyteller

B. Greenaway

Blues in the Schools Programs

Blues in the School Programs

LecturePerformances and Storytelling

Elementary students attending Blues in the Schools program.

Springfield, Missouri

Youth audience attending Blues in the Schools program.

Marrieta,Ohio

Jefferson City,Missouri

Jacksonville, Florida

A thank you letter from a elementary student

Rocton , IL

A group of boys at a Juvenile institution in Washington County, Ohio

Washington County Juvenile
Mariette, Ohio

Library Adult Programming

"The Emergence and Evovlement of Blues Music in American Culture"

Discover the power of the spoken word with "NOMMO" and The African Connection.
Explore the legacy of W.C. Handy, The Father of the Blues, in the Mississippi, East Texas, and Piedmont Regions of the Southern United States.
Learn about the Urban Conversion and the Roots of Rock and Roll through the Chicago Blues Tradition and the legendary musician Willie Dixon in this Q&A.

American Library Association, Lyons Public Library, Palos Park Library, Anaconda Public Library, Glen Ellyn Public Library, Bensenville Public Library, and South Holland Library. Alsip/Marionette Public Library, Midlothian Public Library, MT Prospect Public Library, Vernon Area Public Library District, Libertyville High School, Waukegan Jewish Museum, and the Levy Center for Seniors.

Past visits in Chicago and its suburbs include:

Explore Blues Music Through Song and Lecture

Adult audience attending Blues Lecture Performance.

DVD Blues 101

Current Price for Blues 101 hardcopy DVD

Image of Fruteland Jackson presenting blues history

What is Blues 101

"Blues 101" is a guide with 3 HD video sessions for presenting Blues music in school programs. Created by Freland Jackson, it aims to help educators and artists effectively reach students. Download the program below.

Our Aim

We made a DVD called "Blues 101" to promote Blues music for grades K-12. It has 3 HD videos with Fruteland Jackson and helps educators and artists keep Blues music alive. It also has information on organizing blues in school programs.