Brian Jackson (musician)

Brian Jackson
Jackson in 2005
Jackson in 2005
Background information
Birth nameBrian Robert Jackson
Born (1952-10-11) October 11, 1952 (age 72)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz, soul
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Keyboards, flute, vocals
Years active1971–present
Websitebrianjackson.net

Brian Robert Jackson (born October 11, 1952)[1] is an American keyboardist, flautist, singer, composer, and producer known for his collaborations with Gil Scott-Heron in the 1970s. The sound of Jackson's Rhodes electric piano and flute accompaniments featured prominently in many of their compositions, most notably on "The Bottle" and "Your Daddy Loves You" from their first official collaboration Winter in America.

  1. ^ Thom Jurek. "Brian Jackson Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Retrieved October 19, 2021.