Instruments Guitar, bass guitar | Years active 1976–present | |
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Birth name Paul Milton Jackson Jr. Born December 30, 1959 (age 57) ( 1959-12-30 ) Origin Los Angeles, California Occupation(s) Musician, songwriter, guitarist, producer Movies Kirk Whalum: The Gospel According to Jazz: Chapter 2 Albums Stories from Stompin, Lay It Back, A River in the Desert, Never Alone ‑ Duets, Cupid & Psyche 85 Profiles | ||
Paul jackson jr demo xotic wah xw 1
Paul Milton Jackson Jr. (born December 30, 1959) is an American fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist. He was born and raised in Los Angeles. Jackson knew by the age of fifteen that he wanted to become a professional musician. He attended the University of Southern California, majoring in music.
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- Paul jackson jr demo xotic wah xw 1
- Paul jackson jr demo performance part2 the workout
- Guitars
- Amplifiers
- Effects
- As sideman
- Songs
- References
In addition to being a recording artist in his own right, Jackson is also highly accomplished L.A. session player, with a career spanning multiple decades. He has supported artists ranging from Michael Jackson (on the albums Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, HIStory and Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix) to the Temptations, Whitney Houston, Alexander O'Neal, Five Star (album Silk and Steel), Howard Hewett, Thomas Anders, Patti LaBelle and Luis Miguel, to rockers such as Chicago and Elton John, to jazz-oriented players such as George Duke, George Benson, Dave Koz, Al Jarreau, David Benoit, Marcus Miller and Kirk Whalum, and to Christian artists such as Leon Patillo and Don Moen.
In 2013 it was revealed he contributed to several tracks on the album, Random Access Memories by Daft Punk and UK based singer songwriter Birdy's second album "Fire Within." He also played guitar on Lisa Stansfield's 2014 album, Seven.
Jackson can be seen playing guitar in a wide variety of styles on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and American Idol.
Paul jackson jr demo performance part2 the workout
Guitars
Amplifiers
Effects
As sideman
With Amy Grant
With Chicago
With David Sanborn
With Lalo Schifrin
With Lionel Richie
With Michael Jackson
Songs
It's a ShameStill Small Voice · 2003
Lay It BackLay It Back · 2008
BFAMStories from Stompin' Willie · 2016