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Anthony Jackson info needed

csala

csala

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Aug 14, 2005
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#1
I've been reading about him for years, heard some of his stuff like Chaka, but don't feel I've been thoroughly exposed to him. Please help me out and give me some info on what you guys and gals think I should pick up which really represents what makes him such a respected bass player. What are the ultimate albums with Anthony Jackson's bass playing???

Thanks
 
#2
To see him at his best, look for albums by Michel Camillo and Steve Khan. Some of his older stuff with Al DiMeola is great too. Anthony Jackson so respected because he pretty much made the BEADG six string bass acceptable. As for his playing, he is awesome in his harmonic knowledge. He took Jamerson's approach and increased to virtually the ultimate level.
 
#5
Simon and Garfunkel's "Live at Central Park" is a great showcase of AJ's command of the instrument. I've always loved the soundtrack to the movie "The Wiz" which he played on as well.

In terms of individual tunes, the O'Jays "For The Love of Money" and "Glamour Profession" by Donald Fagen are great too. I'm pretty sure he played four string on all these releases I've mentioned.

For a more up-to-date project, I'd recommend "Triangulo" by Michel Camilo.
 
#6
AJ invented the six-string bass or as he prefers to call it the contrabass guitar. Especially since uses very low tunings. The Lee Ritenour CD and DVD Overtime is great example of AJ's playing. Also their is a Yahoo group on AJ with lots of pictures and links to videos of him.

Another aspect of AJ is he is a perfectionist not only in his playing, but his gear. The Groove Shoppe has a discussion board and they talk about AJ's gear and his Fodera model bass.
 
#8
20db pad said:
I'm pretty sure he played four string on all these releases I've mentioned.
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True, although he did eventually modify his 4-string Fender...pre-BEADGC.

I agree 100% with the Steve Khan/Eyewitness band suggestions...good luck in finding them.
Also agree that the Michel Camillo albums are great.

Jackson's "Pop' stuff is stellar...O'Jays, Steely Dan/Donald Fagen, Chaka, etc.
 
#9
I just picked up a new disc with AJ on it, "Flashpoint". Steve Smith, Dave Liebman, Anthony Jackson and Aydin Essen. It's a fusion project, but I haven't had a chance to really delve in yet.

I got to know his playing by seeing him at the 55Bar on Thursday nights with Wayne Krantz and Keith Karlock/Ari Hoenig on drums. If you ever have the chance...damn, they ****ing kill!

Also, Anthony's tone live in that setting is incredible. Big, thick, but rich and present at the same time...it's perfect.
 

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