Jason E. Jackson performs after being crowned the city’s first-ever karaoke champion, with his fellow finalists in the citywide competition behind him.
Jason E. Jackson performs after being crowned the city's first-ever karaoke champion, with his fellow finalists in the citywide competition behind him. Lou Foglia / For WBEZ
Jason E. Jackson performs after being crowned the city’s first-ever karaoke champion, with his fellow finalists in the citywide competition behind him.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

Meet Chicago’s new karaoke king

After a month of competition, Jason E. Jackson won the Chicago Sings Karaoke competition by singing…opera.

Jason E. Jackson performs after being crowned the city's first-ever karaoke champion, with his fellow finalists in the citywide competition behind him. Lou Foglia / For WBEZ
By Sarah Stark

Traditional karaoke night fare ranges from Whitney Houston to ABBA, but you probably don’t expect opera at a karaoke bar. Edgewater resident Jason E. Jackson subverted those expectations when he sang an aria to win the first Chicago Sings Karaoke competition.

Reset riffs with Chicago’s first-ever karaoke champion.

GUEST: Jason E. Jackson, winner of Chicago Sings Karaoke

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Jason E. Jackson performs after being crowned the city’s first-ever karaoke champion, with his fellow finalists in the citywide competition behind him.
Jason E. Jackson performs after being crowned the city's first-ever karaoke champion, with his fellow finalists in the citywide competition behind him. Lou Foglia / For WBEZ
Jason E. Jackson performs after being crowned the city’s first-ever karaoke champion, with his fellow finalists in the citywide competition behind him.

Reset with Sasha-Ann Simons

Meet Chicago’s new karaoke king

After a month of competition, Jason E. Jackson won the Chicago Sings Karaoke competition by singing…opera.

Jason E. Jackson performs after being crowned the city's first-ever karaoke champion, with his fellow finalists in the citywide competition behind him. Lou Foglia / For WBEZ
By Sarah Stark

Traditional karaoke night fare ranges from Whitney Houston to ABBA, but you probably don’t expect opera at a karaoke bar. Edgewater resident Jason E. Jackson subverted those expectations when he sang an aria to win the first Chicago Sings Karaoke competition.

Reset riffs with Chicago’s first-ever karaoke champion.

GUEST: Jason E. Jackson, winner of Chicago Sings Karaoke

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