Paul Jackson is the guitarist from American Idol Band/Ricky Minor. He plays on a few of those shows and I thinf Americas Got Talent or something. Paul Jackson, Jr. Paul Jackson, Jr. Is a fusion 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.
Lay It Back Paul Jackson Jr. Smooth Gerald Albright; I Came To Play Paul Jackson Jr. A River in the Desert Paul Jackson Jr.
Growing up in a musical family, his parents were supportive and as such, he attended the University of Southern California, majoring in music. 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 and playing on projects from Michael Jackson's Thriller and Bad to numerous recordings by artists from Whitney Houston, Thomas Anders and Patti LaBelle to rockers like Chicago and Elton John to jazz greats such as Dave Koz, Al Jarreau, David Benoit, Marcus Miller and Kirk Whalum1. Jackson can be seen playing guitar in a wide variety of styles on American Idol.
Discography Albums 'I Came To Play ' 1988 Atlantic/WEA 'Out Of The Shadows' 1990 Atlantic/WEA 'A River In The Desert' 1993 Atlantic/WEA 'Never Alone/Duets' 1996 Blue Note 'The Power Of The String' 2001 Blue Note 'Still Small Voice' 2003 Blue Note 'Lay it Back' 2008 Blue Note.
Guitarist, but also bass, keyboards player and producer Warning Not to be confused with jazz bassist. Born on in Los Angeles (USA) One of the most wanted L.A.-based session guitarists during the '70s and '80s. Has worked for, and many more. He has also released some solo records with at the end of the '80s and other, more smooth jazz oriented, in the beginning of the new century on. 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.