Master saxophonist Javon Jackson will present a free concert and workshop at Rishel Middle School on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

The event will be held from 10:10 a.m. until noon. Jackson’s visit will be in two parts. He’ll perform with a rhythm section made up of students from the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts from 10:10 to 11 a.m. After a short break, Jackson will then conduct an improvisation workshop geared for beginning students. That session will last until about noon.

Jackson, who is a graduate of Denver Public Schools, is a Blue Note recording artist who has played with the Jazz Messengers, Elvin Jones, Charlie Haden, Freddie Hubbard, Ron Carter, Cedar Walton, Jackie McLean, Benny Golson, Nat Adderly, Donald Byrd, Richard Davis, Betty Carter, Bobby Hutcherson, Etta Jones, Jon Faddis, Stanley Turrentine and Curtis Fuller.

Please e-mail Michael Snodgrass at Michael_Snodgrass@dpsk12.org or michaelsnodgrass@yahoo.com or call the school at 303-727-5210 to make reservations.

Rishel Middle School is located at 451 S. Tejon St., just south of Alameda.

The event is made possible by Rishel Middle School, The International Association for Jazz Education, Flesher-Hinton Music Company, King Soopers and Van Doren Reeds.