A dynamic blend of the jazz, R&B and gospel influences that have inspired and defined the saxman’s life and career, Listening Pleasure marks Jackson’s long awaited emergence onto the national scene. Among the collection’s 13 powerhouse tracks are soulful, passionate covers of two iconic R&B songs, Lionel Richie’s “Hello” and Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You,” which are produced by Brian Jones and famed R&B/urban jazz producer Preston Glass. Beyond these crowd pleasers, the core of Listening Pleasure is the full-on collaboration between Jackson and his fellow Tulsan, superstar bassist Wayman Tisdale, on ten cuts that brings their personal and professional association full circle.