Paul Jackson | |
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| Born | March 28, 1947 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 2021 (aged 73) Tokyo, Japan |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz-funk, jazz fusion, funk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Bass guitar |
| Formerly of | The Headhunters, Azteca, Santana |
| Website | Official website |
Paul Jerome Jackson Jr. (March 28, 1947 – March 18, 2021) was an American jazz electric bassist and composer. He was a founding member of the Headhunters and played on several of Herbie Hancock's albums, including Head Hunters and Thrust. Jackson subsequently moved to Japan and started a voluntary concert called Jazz for Kids, with the intent of familiarizing students there with African-American history.