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Anthony Jackson (born June 23, 1952) is an American bassist. Described as "one of the masters of the instrument", he has performed as a session musician and live artist. He is also credited with the development of the modern six-string bass, which he refers to as a contrabass guitar.
Jun 1, 2011 · Anthony Jackson (b. 1952) is quite simply a legendary figure in modern music. Although his first steps into music were with the piano and guitar he switched to the electric bass after hearing Motown bassist James Jamerson.
The ubiquitous sideman’s exhaustive discography spans many genres’ of music. An academician, his tenacious research into the origins of the bass, lead to the invention of the six string contrabass, a couple of decades before five string basses became popular.
Anthony Jackson is an American bassist. Described as "one of the masters of the instrument", he has performed as a session musician and live artist. He is also credited with the development of the modern six-string bass, which he refers to as a contrabass guitar.
Anthony Jackson is a Grammy-nominated American electric bass guitar player based in New York City. By those who know his playing, musicians and non-musicians alike, he is considered a master, who has furthered the technical and idiomatic boundaries of his instrument.
Explore Anthony Jackson's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Anthony Jackson on AllMusic.
Anthony Jackson, (June 23, 1952, New York, New York) is a Grammy-nominated American bassist and session musician based in New York City. Anthony Jackson has been a distinctive voice on the electric bass since entering the scene in New York City.
