Anthony Jackson
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Biography
Anthony Clairbone Jackson, born on June 23, 1952, in New York City, was an American jazz bassist and composer. He is recognized for his virtuosity and innovation, notably for developing the six-string electric bass, which features two additional strings compared to the traditional four-string bass. Jackson's career began with collaborations on hundreds of albums, working as a sideman for prominent musicians across various genres. Jackson's extensive discography includes notable releases such as Interspirit (2010) and Europa Jazz (1981). He collaborated with numerous artists including Michel Camilo, Chick Corea, Steve Khan, Al Di Meola, Steely Dan, Biréli Lagrène, Pat Metheny, Hiromi Uehara, and Michael Jackson. His contributions spanned jazz, pop, and other musical styles. Jackson passed away on October 19, 2025, in Staten Island, New York.
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- The Hugo Update featuring Jeremy Steig
- New Blues featuring Andy Fusco
- You Stepped out of a Dream featuring Andy Fusco
- How Do You Keep the Music Playing featuring Andy Fusco
- Cool featuring Andy Fusco
- Moments Notice featuring Andy Fusco
- Ya Gotta Try featuring Andy Fusco
- Beauty Within
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- September Second featuring The Michel Petrucciani Trio
- Home featuring Steve Gadd
- Sweet Inspiration by Anthony Jackson
- Spark featuring Anthony Jackson
- What Will Be, Will Be featuring Anthony Jackson
- Wake Up And Dream featuring Anthony Jackson
- All's Well featuring Anthony Jackson
- In A Trance featuring Anthony Jackson
- Take Me Away featuring Anthony Jackson
- Indulgence featuring Anthony Jackson
- Dilemma featuring Anthony Jackson
- So What by Anthony Jackson
- Norwegian Wood featuring Andy Fusco
- Nutville featuring Andy Fusco
