Betty Jackson King, born in 1928 in Chicago, had a lifelong passion for music, initially learning from her mother, Gertrude Jackson Taylor, and her father, Reverend Frederick D. Jackson, who exposed her to church hymns and spirituals. Together with her mother and sister, Catherine, she formed the Jacksonian Trio. In 1969, Betty King became a trailblazer by integrating the teaching staff at Wildwood High School in New Jersey. She was married to Vincent King and had a daughter named Rochelle. Sadly, Betty King passed away on June 1, 1994, in Wildwood, New Jersey. Betty Jackson King's educational journey was marked by dedication. She studied at various institutions, earning a bachelor's degree in piano and a master's degree in composition from the Chicago Musical College of Roosevelt University. Her musical training included voice, composition, and piano under renowned mentors. She continued her studies at several other institutions, further honing her musical expertise. King went on to teach at various schools, earning recognition for her dedication, including the Teaching Recognition Award from former New Jersey Governor Thomas Kean. She also served as the president of the National Association of Negro Musicians from 1970 to 1984 and retired from teaching in 1989. Known for her vocal compositions, Betty Jackson King's music is part of the "early Chicago classical music tradition." Her compositions are characterized by extended harmonies, rich chord clusters, and layered sound. She created a diverse body of work, including spiritual arrangements, operas, cantatas, requiems, ballets, and chamber and choral compositions. Some notable works include "Saul of Tarsus," "My Servant Job," "Simon of Cyrene," and several pieces for solo keyboard, such as "Nuptial Suite" and "Aftermath (A Tone Poem)."