Let's make this birthday one to remember.

80 years old (Born on January 20, 1945)

Happy Birthday, Maestro Isaiah Jackson! You've orchestrated countless symphonies, but your greatest masterpiece might just be the way you've conducted inspiration into so many lives. From making history as the first African-American Conductor Emeritus of Boston's Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra to captivating audiences worldwide, your baton has always struck the perfect note.

May this birthday bring you as much joy and applause as you've given us through your timeless performances. Here's hoping you celebrate with a crescendo of laughter, harmony among friends and family, and perhaps a cake that's sweeter than Beethoven's Fifth Symphony finale. Bravo to another remarkable year!