Music Publishing, African American Composer | Chicago, IL

Betty Jackson King

Music Publishing & African American 
Composer of Chicago, Illinois

The Composer

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"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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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

“I shall always remember Betty for sharing her expertise with me in choral directing.She
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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