Betty Jackson King
Music Publishing & African American
Composer of Chicago, Illinois

The Composer
Quote & Titles
"Over my head, I hear music in the air. There must
be a God somewhere."
Betty accepted this quote as her creed. Music was her life. She lived
it, expressed it, expanded it, and above all, shared it.
Betty Jackson King
Composer, Choral Director, Educator, Keyboard Artist, Lecturer, &
Publisher, 1928-1994
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What customers say about us
TESTIMONIALS
“I segued from Swing Low Sweet Chariot to Betty Jackson King’s Ride Up in
the Chariot. It is a beautiful and lively arrangement. I had the honor of
meeting Ms. King following the Carnegie concert! I am very grateful to Ms.
King for her wonderful gift of Music.”
-Kathleen B., International Opera Star. 5-Time Grammy Award Winner
“I followed Betty as president of the National Association of Negro Musicians, Inc.
I learned much from her administration. Making music with her was a delight.”
—William W., Grammy Award Winner, 1983, Showboat Gershwin's Porgy and Bess
The Green Pastures-NBC™–TV Hallmark Hall of Fame, a Marc Connelly production
was always so loving and willing to share her knowledge with others.”
—Dr. Naomi H. G., Chicago Music Association
About us
Look no further than Jacksonian Press, Inc. of Chicago, IL, a music publishing company that produces compositions for Betty Jackson King, an African American composer ahead of her time. Backed by more than 18 years of experience, we sell the compositions of Betty Jackson King.
We are a publishing company offering more than 30 compositions including choral, solo, and keyboard selections.
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