Jackson Mack is a jazz drummer, composer and arranger based in Adelaide, Australia.

As a drummer, he has shared the stage with notable artists including Jazzmeia Horn, James Muller, Victor Gould and Clayton Doley. In 2023, Jackson was recognised as a finalist for the James Morrison Scholarship at the Generations in Jazz Festival, and in 2026 he was selected for the Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, working with Bert Joris and Florian Ross. A versatile drummer, he performs regularly around Adelaide with big bands, jazz ensembles, cabaret productions, theatre shows, improvised music ensembles and the occasional heavy-rock gig.

Jackson leads the Jackson Mack Big Band, featuring many of Adelaide’s leading jazz musicians. The band debuted in 2023 alongside vocalist Courteney Hooper and performs music composed and arranged by Jackson, drawing inspiration from writers such as Thad Jones, Billy May, Bill Holman, Bob Brookmeyer and Duke Ellington. More recently, the band presented a cabaret-style show titled A Classy Affair, featuring award-winning vocalist Millie Sarah. In 2025 they also collaborated on a Christmas show that played to a sold-out audience.

Jackson completed a Bachelor of Music (Advanced) with First Class Honours at the Elder Conservatorium of Music, University of Adelaide. Alongside his performing work, he teaches drums and directs ensembles across Adelaide, writes commissioned compositions and arrangements, and runs workshops with high school big bands and jazz combos.