Paul Jackson Jr.

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Paul Jackson Jr.
R&B
  • soul
    • Occupation(s)
    • Musician
    • songwriter
    • guitarist
    • producer
    Instrument(s)
    • Guitar
    • bass guitar
    Years active1976–present
    Labels
    Websitepauljacksonjr.com

    Paul Milton Jackson Jr. (born December 30, 1959)[1] is an American fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist.

    In addition to being a recording artist in his own right, Jackson is also a

    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.[3]

    Discography

    As leader

    With 'Jazz Funk Soul' (Jeff Lorber/Everette Harp/Paul Jackson Jr.)

    • Life and Times (2019, Shanachie)
    • Forecast (2022, Shanachie)

    Session musician credits

    With Oleta Adams

    With Anastacia

    With Jon Anderson

    With Paul Anka

    • Somebody Loves You (Polydor, 1989)

    With Patti Austin

    • Patti Austin (Qwest/WB, 1984)
    • Gettin' Away with Murder (Qwest/WB, 1985)
    • On the Way to Love (Warner Bros., 2001)
    • Sound Advice (Shanachie, 2011)

    With Joan Baez

    • Recently
       (Gold Castle, 1987)

    With Philip Bailey

    With Anita Baker

    With George Benson

    With Stephen Bishop

    • Sleeping with Girls (Big Pink, 1985)

    With Michael Bolton

    With Laura Branigan

    With Peabo Bryson

    • Straight from the Heart (Elektra, 1984)
    • All My Love (Capitol, 1989)
    • Can You Stop the Rain (Columbia, 1991)
    • Unconditional Love (Private Music, 1999)
    • Missing You (Peak/Concord, 2007)

    With Solomon Burke

    • The Definition Of Soul (Point Blank/Virgin, 1997)

    With Donald Byrd

    With Irene Cara

    With Belinda Carlisle

    With The Stanley Clarke Band

    • Up (Mack Avenue, 2014)

    With Chicago

    With Leonard Cohen

    With Natalie Cole

    With Randy Crawford

    With

    Céline Dion

    With George Duke

    With Sheena Easton

    With José Feliciano

    • José Feliciano (Motown, 1981)
    • Ya Soy Tuyo (RCA, 1985)
    • Te Amaré (RCA, 1986)

    With Five Star

    With Roberta Flack

    With Aretha Franklin

    With Michael Franks

    With Glenn Frey

    With Gloria Gaynor

    With Amy Grant

    With Thelma Houston

    With Whitney Houston

    With The Jackson 5

    With Michael Jackson

    With Bob James and David Sanborn 

    (Bob James and David Sanborn album)

    With Al Jarreau

    With Jewel

    With Elton John

    With Ron Kenoly

    • Sing Out with One Voice (Integrity, Hosanna! Music, 1995)
    • Welcome Home (Integrity, Hosanna! Music, 1996)
    • Majesty (Integrity, Hosanna! Music, 1998)
    • We Offer Praises (Integrity, Hosanna! Music, 1999)

    With Chaka Khan

    With

    B.B. King

    • Take It Home
       (MCA, 1979)

    With Carole King

    With Patti LaBelle

    With Kenny Loggins

    With Cheryl Lynn

    • In Love (Columbia, 1979)
    • Start Over (Manhattan/EMI, 1987)
    • Whatever It Takes (Virgin, 1989)

    With Madonna

    With Melissa Manchester

    With Barry Manilow

    With Teena Marie

    • Robbery
       (Epic, 1983)

    With Amanda Marshall

    With Michael McDonald

    With Glenn Medeiros

    With Idina Menzel

    • Holiday Wishes
       (Warner Bros., 2014)

    With Bette Midler

    • Bette (Warner Bros., 2000)

    With Luis Miguel

    With Stephanie Mills

    With Don Moen

    • Let Your Glory Fall
       (Integrity, Hosanna! Music, 1997)
    • God Is Good – Worship with Don Moen
       (Integrity, Hosanna! Music, 1998)

    With Aaron Neville

    • The Grand Tour (A&M, 1993)
    • Aaron Neville's Soulful Christmas (A&M, 1993)

    With Jeffrey Osborne

    With Ray Parker Jr.

    With Billy Preston

    With Billy Preston and Syreeta Wright

    With Corinne Bailey Rae

    With Lionel Richie

    With Minnie Riperton

    With Kenny Rogers

    With Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

    With Jennifer Rush

    • Heart Over Mind
       (Epic, 1987)

    With Brenda Russell

    • Get Here
       (A&M, 1988)

    With Carole Bayer Sager

    • Sometimes Late at Night (Boardwalk, 1981)

    With David Sanborn

    • Close Up (Reprise, 1988)

    With Boz Scaggs

    With Lalo Schifrin

    With Lisa Stansfield

    With Steely Dan

    With Rod Stewart

    With Maureen Steele

    With Barbra Streisand

    With Donna Summer

    With Frankie Valli

    • Heaven Above Me (MCA, 1980)

    With Luther Vandross

    With Dionne Warwick

    With Deniece Williams

    • I'm So Proud (Columbia, 1983)
    • Let's Hear It for the Boy (Columbia, 1984)
    • Hot on the Trail (Columbia, 1986)
    • So Glad I Know (Sparrow, 1986)
    • As Good as It Gets (Columbia, 1988)
    • Special Love (MCA, 1989)

    With Bill Withers

    • Watching You Watching Me (Columbia, 1985)

    With Syreeta Wright

    With Paul Young

    References

    1. ^ "Paul Jackson Jr. – Rocking Steady"
    2. ^ a b Vogel, Joachim (1995). Masters of Rhythm Guitar, p. 93. AMA Verlag.
    3. ^ "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno | Watch Episodes and Video Online for Free - NBC Official Site". Archived from the original on September 26, 2010. Retrieved August 21, 2011.
    4. ^ a b "Destiny - The Jacksons | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
    5. ^ "Thriller - Michael Jackson | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
    6. ^ "Bad - Michael Jackson | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
    7. ^ "Dangerous - Michael Jackson | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.

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