Paul Jackson Jr.

Real Name:
Paul Milton Jackson, Jr.
Profile:
Guitarist, but also bass, keyboards player and producer
Warning Not to be confused with jazz bassist Paul Jackson (2).

Born on 30.12.1959 in Los Angeles (USA)
One of the most wanted L.A.-based session guitarists during the '70s and '80s.
Has worked for The Temptations, Gerald Alston, Bobby Womack, Luther Vandross, Patrice Rushen, The Jacksons, Pointer Sisters and many more ...
He has also released some solo records with Atlantic at the end of the '80s and other, more smooth jazz oriented, in the beginning of the new century on Blue Note.
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Guitarist Paul Jackson Jr. joined "The Tonight Show Band" in 2010 with Musical Director Rickey Minor.

Jackson began his career in entertainment at 7 years old while acting on numerous television shows, commercials and films such as "Good Times" and "The Sting." At age 12, Jackson started playing the guitar. He joined the family band that included his siblings, his mother, and good friend Cornelius Mims.

When he was 18, Jackson broke into the Los Angeles studio scene and has since contributed his talent to such artists as Whitney Houston, Michael Jackson, Barbra Streisand, Patti LaBelle, The Crusaders, Johnny Mathis, Gladys Knight, Ella Fitzgerald, Dave Koz, Aretha Franklin, Luther Vandross, Bobby Brown, Steely Dan, Chicago, The Temptations, Lionel Richie, Elton John, Kenny Rogers, Jewel, and Barry White. He remains one of, if not the most recorded guitarist in history.
Jackson's television credits include "American Idol," NBC's "America's Got Talent", "The Grammys", and "Celebrity Duets." He was the composer for the TV shows" "Martin" and "Townsend Television" and composed music for the movie "Undercover Brother." Paul was also the musical director for the NARIS Icon Awards.

In addition, Jackson also boasts an impressive solo career that includes six CDs, the first of which received a Grammy Award nomination, and a #1 single at jazz radio.

Jackson resides in Los Angeles.
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Albums

81841-4, 7 81841-4 I Came To Play — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson, Jr.* I Came To Play (Album) Atlantic, Atlantic 81841-4, 7 81841-4 US 1988 Sell This Version
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7 82065-4, 82065-4 Out Of The Shadows — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr. Out Of The Shadows (Album) Atlantic, Atlantic 7 82065-4, 82065-4 US 1990 Sell This Version
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7 82441-2, 82441-2 A River In The Desert — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson, jr.* A River In The Desert (Album) Atlantic Jazz, Atlantic Jazz 7 82441-2, 82441-2 US 1993 Sell This Version
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CDP 7243 8 37630 2 3 Never Alone: Duets — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr. Never Alone: Duets (Album) Blue Note CDP 7243 8 37630 2 3 US 1996 Sell This Version
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7243 5 21477 2 4V The Power Of The String — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr. The Power Of The String (Album) Blue Note 7243 5 21477 2 4V US 2000 Sell This Version
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WD2-886233 The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter II — Paul Jackson Jr. Kirk Whalum Featuring Jonathan Butler, Kim Burrell, George Duke, Paul Jackson Jr., Tata Vega Kirk Whalum Featuring Jonathan Butler, Kim Burrell, George Duke, Paul Jackson Jr., Tata Vega - The Gospel According To Jazz Chapter II(CD, Album) Squint Entertainment, Curb Records, Warner Bros. Records, Top Drawer Records (2) WD2-886233 US 2002 Sell This Version
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1820, 7243 5 41820 2 0 Still Small Voice — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr. Still Small Voice (Album) Blue Note Records, Blue Note 1820, 7243 5 41820 2 0 US 2003 Sell This Version
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none Lay It Back — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr. Lay It Back(CD, Album) Branch Records Inc. none US 2008 Sell This Version
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none Stories From Stompin' Willie — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr. Stories From Stompin' Willie(CD, Album) Branch Records none US 2016 Sell This Version
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5465 Life And Times — Paul Jackson Jr. Jazz Funk Soul - Everette Harp, Paul Jackson Jr., Jeff Lorber Jazz Funk Soul - Everette Harp, Paul Jackson Jr., Jeff Lorber - Life And Times(CD, Album) Shanachie 5465 2019 Sell This Version
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Singles & EPs

PR 2361 Let's Wait Awhile — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr. Let's Wait Awhile Atlantic PR 2361 US 1988 Sell This Version
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0-86584 I Came To Play — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson, Jr.* I Came To Play (Single) Atlantic 0-86584 US 1988 Sell This Version
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PR 2267 Paul Jackson Jr. Quiet Storm Sampler(LP, EP) Atlantic PR 2267 US 1988 Sell This Version
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PR 2478 Paul Jackson Jr. To The Curb(12", Promo) Atlantic PR 2478 US 1988 Sell This Version
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4-87886 My Thang — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr. My Thang (Single) Atlantic 4-87886 US 1989 Sell This Version
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4-87798 This Love's On Me — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr. This Love's On Me (Single) Atlantic 4-87798 US 1990 Sell This Version
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PRCD 3254-2 Make It Last Forever — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson, Jr.* Make It Last Forever (Single) Atlantic PRCD 3254-2 US 1990 Sell This Version
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PRCD 5376 End Of The Road — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr. End Of The Road(CD, Single, Promo) Atlantic Jazz PRCD 5376 US 1992 Sell This Version
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PRCD 4954-2 Heaven Must Be Like This — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr. Heaven Must Be Like This(CD, Single, Promo) Atlantic Jazz PRCD 4954-2 US 1993 Sell This Version
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none Alexander Boynton Jr. Featuring Paul Jackson Jr. Alexander Boynton Jr. Featuring Paul Jackson Jr. - It Never Rains In Southern California(CDr, Single, Promo) Not On Label none US 2010 Sell This Version
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Miscellaneous

none Why You Wanna Trip? — Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Jackson Jr., Michael Jackson Paul Jackson Jr., Michael Jackson - Why You Wanna Trip?(Acetate) Future Recording Studios none US 1991 Sell This Version