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| associated_acts = The Goodmans, [[Bill Gaither Trio]], Lillie Knauls, [[James Cleveland]], [[Andrae Crouch]], [[Albertina Walker]], [[Paul Simon]], [[DeGarmo and Key]], [[Milton Brunson]]
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'''Jessy Dixon''' (March 12, 1938 – September 26, 2011) was an American [[gospel music]] singer, songwriter, and pianist, with success among audiences across racial lines. He garnered seven [[Grammy award]] nominations during his career.
'''Jessy Dixon''' (March 12, 1938 – September 26, 2011) was an American [[gospel music]] singer, songwriter and pianist, with success among audiences across racial lines. He garnered seven Grammy award nominations during his career.


Musicians with whom he worked include [[Paul Simon]], [[Andrae Crouch]], [[DeGarmo & Key]] and most recently [[Bill Gaither (gospel singer)|Bill Gaither]] in the [[Gaither Homecoming|Homecoming series]] of concerts. He wrote songs for [[Amy Grant]], [[Natalie Cole]], [[Cher]], and [[Diana Ross]].<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jessy-dixon-p2262/credits Allmusic credits]</ref>
Musicians with whom he worked include Paul Simon, Andrae Crouch, DeGarmo & Key and most recently Bill Gaither (gospel singer)|Bill Gaither in the Gaither Homecoming|Homecoming series of concerts. He wrote songs for Amy Grant, Natalie Cole, Cher and Diana Ross.<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/jessy-dixon-p2262/credits Allmusic credits]</ref>


Dixon was an ordained minister with Calvary Ministries International of [[Fort Wayne, Indiana]]. {{Citation needed|date=October 2011}}
Dixon was an ordained minister with Calvary Ministries International of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Citation needed|date=October 2011


==Biography==
==Biography==
Born in [[San Antonio, Texas]], Dixon sang and played his first song at the age of five. As a youngster he moved to [[Chicago]], where he was discovered by [[James Cleveland]], one of the first artists to sing and record Jessy Dixon's compositions, "God Can Do Anything But Fail," and "My God Can Make A Way." The organizers of the Newport Jazz Festival invited him to perform his new song, "The Wicked Shall Cease Their Troubling," at New York's [[Radio City Music Hall]] in 1972. After the performance, Dixon and The Jessy Dixon Singers were requested to do four encores. [[Paul Simon]] (of [[Simon & Garfunkel]] fame), was in the audience and invited Dixon to share the stage with him as lead vocalist on [[NBC-TV]]'s ''[[Saturday Night Live]]''.
Born in San Antonio, TX, Dixon sang and played his first song at the age of five. As a youngster he moved to Chicago, where he was discovered by James Cleveland, one of the first artists to sing and record Jessy Dixon's compositions, "God Can Do Anything But Fail," and "My God Can Make A Way." The organizers of the Newport Jazz Festival invited him to perform his new song, "The Wicked Shall Cease Their Troubling," at New York's Radio City Music Hall in 1972. After the performance, Dixon and The Jessy Dixon Singers were requested to do four encores. Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel fame), was in the audience and invited Dixon to share the stage with him as lead vocalist on NBC-TV's 'Saturday Night Live.


Dixon found himself touring with Simon across the U.S., France, [[Canada]], [[Scandinavia]], [[Israel]], and [[Japan]]. Dixon's affiliation with Simon lasted eight years, during which time he recorded two albums, ''[[Paul Simon in Concert: Live Rhymin']]'' (1974) and ''[[Still Crazy After All These Years]]'' (1975), both of which sold a million copies.
Dixon found himself touring with Simon across the U.S., France, Canada, Scandinavia, Israel and Japan. Dixon's affiliation with Simon lasted eight years, during which time he recorded two albums, "Paul Simon in Concert: Live Rhymin" (1974) and "Still Crazy After All These Years" (1975), both of which sold a million copies.


[[Bill Gaither (gospel singer)|Bill]] and [[Gloria Gaither]] invited him to sing at a [[Gaither Homecoming|Homecoming]] video taping. Dixon was a favorite on the series, and has traveled all over the United States and abroad surprising gospel audiences with his stirring performances of "It's A Highway To Heaven," "Operator", "Leaving On My Mind", "Blood Bought Church", "The Wicked Shall Cease Their Troubling", "Lord Prepare Me To Be A Sanctuary", and "I Am Redeemed". Dixon performed in the show, ''Black Nativity'' with ''The Jessy Dixon Theater Group''. Spring House Recordings. (2005). The Best of Jessy Dixon [DVD]. Bill Gaither (Director).
Bill Gaither (gospel singer)|Bill and Gloria Gaither invited him to sing at a Gaither Homecoming|Homecoming video taping. Dixon was a favorite on the series, has traveled all over the United States and abroad surprising gospel audiences with his stirring performances of "It's A Highway To Heaven," "Operator", "Leaving On My Mind", "Blood Bought Church", "The Wicked Shall Cease Their Troubling", "Lord Prepare Me To Be A Sanctuary", and "I Am Redeemed". Dixon performed in the show, ''Black Nativity'' with ''The Jessy Dixon Theater Group''. Spring House Recordings. (2005). The Best of Jessy Dixon [DVD]. Bill Gaither (Director).


==Death==
==Death==
Dixon was diagnosed with [[cancer]] in 2010, and waged a very hard battle against the disease. Dixon died on September 26, 2011 at his home in Chicago, aged 73.
Dixon was diagnosed with cancer in 2010, having waged a very hard battle against the disease. Dixon died on September 26, 2011 at his home in Chicago, aged 73.
<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/27/arts/music/jessy-dixon-gospel-singer-and-songwriter-dies-at-73.html ''New York Times'' obituary]</ref><ref>[http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-09-29/news/ct-met-dixon-obit-20110929_1_gospel-music-gospel-singer-anthony-heilbut Dixon profile @ ''Chicago Tribune'']</ref>
<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/27/arts/music/jessy-dixon-gospel-singer-and-songwriter-dies-at-73.html ''New York Times'' obituary]</ref><ref>[http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-09-29/news/ct-met-dixon-obit-20110929_1_gospel-music-gospel-singer-anthony-heilbut Dixon profile @ ''Chicago Tribune'']</ref>


Revision as of 05:47, 19 January 2021

Not to be confused with Jesse Dixon.

{{Infobox musical artist | name = Jessy Dixon | image = | image_size = | caption = | background = solo_singer | birth_date = (1938-03-12)March 12, 1938 | birth_place = San Antonio, Texas, U.S. | origin = Chicago, Illinois | instrument = Vocals, piano | genre = Gospel, contemporary Christian music, R&B | death_date = September 26, 2011(2011-09-26) (aged 73) | death_place = Chicago, Illinois | years_active = 1960s–2011 | label = Ambassador | associated_acts = The Goodmans, Bill Gaither Trio, Lillie Knauls, James Cleveland, Andrae Crouch, Albertina Walker, Paul Simon, DeGarmo and Key, Milton Brunson

Jessy Dixon (March 12, 1938 – September 26, 2011) was an American gospel music singer, songwriter and pianist, with success among audiences across racial lines. He garnered seven Grammy award nominations during his career.

Musicians with whom he worked include Paul Simon, Andrae Crouch, DeGarmo & Key and most recently Bill Gaither (gospel singer)|Bill Gaither in the Gaither Homecoming|Homecoming series of concerts. He wrote songs for Amy Grant, Natalie Cole, Cher and Diana Ross.[1]

Dixon was an ordained minister with Calvary Ministries International of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Citation needed|date=October 2011

Biography

Born in San Antonio, TX, Dixon sang and played his first song at the age of five. As a youngster he moved to Chicago, where he was discovered by James Cleveland, one of the first artists to sing and record Jessy Dixon's compositions, "God Can Do Anything But Fail," and "My God Can Make A Way." The organizers of the Newport Jazz Festival invited him to perform his new song, "The Wicked Shall Cease Their Troubling," at New York's Radio City Music Hall in 1972. After the performance, Dixon and The Jessy Dixon Singers were requested to do four encores. Paul Simon (of Simon & Garfunkel fame), was in the audience and invited Dixon to share the stage with him as lead vocalist on NBC-TV's 'Saturday Night Live.

Dixon found himself touring with Simon across the U.S., France, Canada, Scandinavia, Israel and Japan. Dixon's affiliation with Simon lasted eight years, during which time he recorded two albums, "Paul Simon in Concert: Live Rhymin" (1974) and "Still Crazy After All These Years" (1975), both of which sold a million copies.

Bill Gaither (gospel singer)|Bill and Gloria Gaither invited him to sing at a Gaither Homecoming|Homecoming video taping. Dixon was a favorite on the series, has traveled all over the United States and abroad surprising gospel audiences with his stirring performances of "It's A Highway To Heaven," "Operator", "Leaving On My Mind", "Blood Bought Church", "The Wicked Shall Cease Their Troubling", "Lord Prepare Me To Be A Sanctuary", and "I Am Redeemed". Dixon performed in the show, Black Nativity with The Jessy Dixon Theater Group. Spring House Recordings. (2005). The Best of Jessy Dixon [DVD]. Bill Gaither (Director).

Death

Dixon was diagnosed with cancer in 2010, having waged a very hard battle against the disease. Dixon died on September 26, 2011 at his home in Chicago, aged 73. [2][3]

References

  1. ^ Allmusic credits
  2. ^ New York Times obituary
  3. ^ Dixon profile @ Chicago Tribune
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