PAUL JACKSON JR.

GRAMMY NOMINATED

GUITARIST, PRODUCER, COMPOSER

THIS IS HOW I DID IT!
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO SERIES AVAILABLE NOW!

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THIS IS HOW I DID IT!

learn from one of the most recorded guitarists in history

In this video series on the UDEMY* platform, Paul Jackson Jr. provides comprehensive demonstrations of
guitar parts from various renowned records on which he has performed. Jackson has collaborated with artists such as Michael Jackson (on the albums Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, HIStory, and Blood on the Dance Floor: HIStory in the Mix), Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Alexander O'Neal, The Weeknd, Stanley Clarke, Patti LaBelle,
The Temptations, and Daft Punk.

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What you'll learn

The course will demonstrate the exact parts played on well know music recordings.
The course will support the professional development of the student.
The course will teach valuable skills to improve the overall playing ability of the student.
The course will show "real life" experiences.

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UPCOMING LIVE DATES

Paul tours frequently as a SOLO ARTIST, as a member of JAZZ FUNK SOUL (with Jeff Lorber & Everette Harp),
and as a SPECIAL GUEST around the country and all over the world. Check the list below for upcoming performances.

To be notified when Paul will be appearing in concert near you, please go here and click “follow”.

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“Stompin’ Willie presents
More Stories, part 1”

the current ep, available now.

Paul's EP "Stompin' Willie presents More Stories, part 1" is available now on all digital music platforms and on signed CD, exclusively from this website.

Hit singles from the EP include “City of Refuge” featuring Jeff Lorber on keys and "Love Like This" featuring Jeff Lorber on keys and Paul’s daughter Lindsey Jackson on vocals.

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“The guitarist who can play anything.”

- Herbie Hancock

GRAMMY NOMINATED COMPOSER, ARRANGER, PRODUCER, AND GUITARIST

Born and raised in Los Angeles into a musical family, Jackson began nurturing his musical talent at an early age by performing with local bands, including a band composed of himself and his siblings. Jackson majored in music at the University of Southern California and became one of the most prolific guitarists of the 1970’s and 80’s, recording with artists such as Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, the Temptations, Luther Vandross, Patrice Rushen, Chicago, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis, Ella Fitzgerald and others. He’s also recorded with some of today’s biggest stars including The Weeknd, Zendaya, and Daft Punk.

He has received multiple GRAMMY award recognitions:

Guitarist on the GRAMMY Award-winning recording of “Thriller”
– Michael Jackson; Album Of The Year

Songwriter on the GRAMMY Award-winning recording of “Random Access Memories”
– Daft Punk; Album Of The Year

Guitarist on the GRAMMY Award-winning recording of “Get Lucky”
– Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams; Record Of The Year

GRAMMY Nomination Recording of “I Came To Play”
– Paul Jackson, Jr; Best R&B Instrumental Performance

Paul appeared in a special performance at the White House for President and Mrs. Barack Obama and he has appeared on many television shows and specials, including The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, American Idol, The Academy Awards, The Emmys, and The Kennedy Center Honors.

Jackson has multiple GRAMMY appearances with Steve Wonder, Smokey Robinson, Ne-Yo, Lionel Richie, Carrie Underwood, and Chance The Rapper. He has scored music for many successful television shows and movies and has peformed on the soundtracks for major motion pictures such as “La La Land”, “Get On Up”, “Zootopia”, and “The Color Purple”

Paul is an accomplished recording artist in his own right, releasing nine albums as a solo artist and three as a member of contemporary super group JAZZ FUNK SOUL with keyboardist Jeff Lorber and saxophonist Everette Harp.

Several of Paul’s radio singles have appeared on Billboard contemporary jazz charts.
Jackson’s album “Stories From Stompin’ Willie” includes two singles which went number 1 on the charts;
“Down The Road” and B.F.A.M. (Brothers From Another Mother).

Jackson received a degree of Honorary Doctor of Sacred Music from the Next Dimension University.

Paul served as Assistant Professor Of Practice, Artist In Residence,
USC Thornton School Of Music, Popular Music Division.

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