Sad news. I remember a column about creative artistry he did in Bass Player Magazine about 1993 when I started playing. Made a big impression on me, I think about it often.
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Double Bass Anthony Jackson RIP
- Thread starter Don Kasper
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I get goose bumps every time I listen to "I Was Meant To Love Him", Chaka's version of the Stevie Wonder song on her solo debut. In my opinion it's revolutionary bass playing. It certainly revolutionized my approach to electric bass.
He's also probably one of the few electric bassists that was able to garner some respect from the jazz community and bassists like Ron Carter. His playing (and, let's be honest, his words) DEMANDED it.
I had the pleasure of seeing him live in a very intimate setting at Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor back in 2006 and was able to meet him afterward. Such a gift to have had that experience.
He's also probably one of the few electric bassists that was able to garner some respect from the jazz community and bassists like Ron Carter. His playing (and, let's be honest, his words) DEMANDED it.
I had the pleasure of seeing him live in a very intimate setting at Kerrytown Concert House in Ann Arbor back in 2006 and was able to meet him afterward. Such a gift to have had that experience.
I frequently listen to the live album, Tour De Force (Al, Anthony, Steve Gadd, and Jan Hammer).
I'm pretty sure I read an interview with AJ back in the day where he said he was especially proud of that recording.
