Paul Jackson Jr. facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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| Birth name | Paul Milton Jackson Jr. |
| Born | December 30, 1959 |
| Origin | Los Angeles, California, United States |
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| Years active | 1976–present |
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Paul Milton Jackson Jr. (born December 30, 1959) is an American musician, songwriter, and guitarist. He is famous for his amazing guitar playing in many styles, like jazz fusion, smooth jazz, funk, and R&B.
Besides making his own music, Paul Jackson Jr. is also a very successful session musician. This means he plays guitar on albums and songs for many other popular artists. He has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including Michael Jackson (on albums like Thriller and Bad), Whitney Houston, Elton John, and Daft Punk. He has also played with jazz legends like George Duke and Al Jarreau.
In 2013, he helped create several songs on the album Random Access Memories by Daft Punk. He also played guitar on Lisa Stansfield's album Seven in 2014. You might have even seen him playing guitar on TV shows like The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and American Idol, where he shows off his many different playing styles.
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Paul Jackson Jr.'s Own Music
Paul Jackson Jr. has released many albums as a solo artist. These albums show off his unique guitar style and his talent for writing songs.
Solo Albums
Here are some of the albums he has released on his own:
- I Came to Play (1988)
- Out of the Shadows (1990)
- A River in the Desert (1993)
- Never Alone: Duets (1996)
- The Power of the String (2001)
- Still Small Voice (2003)
- Lay It Back (2008)
- Stories from Stompin' Willie (2016)
With Jazz Funk Soul
Paul Jackson Jr. is also part of a group called 'Jazz Funk Soul' with Jeff Lorber and Everette Harp. They have released albums together:
- Life and Times (2019)
- Forecast (2022)
Playing for Other Artists
Paul Jackson Jr. is known for being a very busy and talented session musician. This means he is hired to play guitar on recordings for many different artists. He has played on hundreds of albums across many music styles.
Here are just a few examples of the famous artists he has worked with:
- Anita Baker: He played on her popular albums like Rapture (1986).
- George Benson: He contributed to albums such as 20/20 (1985).
- Chicago: He played on their album Chicago 17 (1984).
- Natalie Cole: He was featured on albums like Everlasting (1987).
- Céline Dion: He played on her album Unison (1990).
- Aretha Franklin: He contributed to her album Aretha (1980).
- Whitney Houston: He played on her hit album I'm Your Baby Tonight (1990).
- Michael Jackson: He played on some of the biggest albums ever, including Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), and Dangerous (1991).
- Al Jarreau: He played on albums like High Crime (1984).
- Elton John: He was featured on the album Duets (1993).
- Madonna: He played on her famous album True Blue (1986).
- Luis Miguel: He contributed to many of Luis Miguel's albums, including Soy Como Quiero Ser (1987).
- Lionel Richie: He played on Lionel Richie (1982).
- Kenny Rogers: He contributed to albums like Christmas (1981).
- Rod Stewart: He played on Vagabond Heart (1991).
- Barbra Streisand: He was featured on Emotion (1984).
- Donna Summer: He played on her album Bad Girls (1979).
- Luther Vandross: He contributed to many of Luther Vandross's albums, such as Give Me the Reason (1986).
- Dionne Warwick: He played on How Many Times Can We Say Goodbye (1983).
- Bill Withers: He played on Watching You Watching Me (1985).
Paul Jackson Jr.'s ability to play in so many different styles has made him one of the most sought-after guitarists in the music industry.
See also
In Spanish: Paul Jackson, Jr. para niños
