Paul Jackson, Jr. is a GRAMMY recognized composer, arranger, producer, and guitarist.
Born and raised in Los Angeles into a musical family, Jackson began nurturing his musical talent at an early age by performing with local bands, including a band composed of himself and his siblings. Jackson majored in music at the University of Southern California and became one of the most prolific guitarists of the 1970’s and 80’s, recording with artists such as Michael Jackson, Phil Collins, Quincy Jones, Stan Getz, Herbie Hancock, the Temptations, Luther Vandross, Patrice Rushen, Chicago, Whitney Houston, Elton John, Barbra Streisand, Johnny Mathis, Ella Fitzgerald and others. He’s also recorded with some of today’s biggest stars including The Weeknd, Zendaya, and Daft Punk.
He has received multiple GRAMMY award recognitions:
Guitarist on the GRAMMY Award-winning recording of “Thriller” – Michael Jackson; Album Of The Year
Guitarist on the GRAMMY Award-winning recording of “Get Lucky” – Daft Punk; Record Of The Year
