* En anglais uniquement
Paul Jackson is most associated as part of
Herbie Hancock's super jazz ensemble
Headhunters.
Jackson started playing guitar for
Anthony & the Imperials and other jazz artists like
Bobby Hutcherson and
Woody Shaw. He co-founded
Headhunters with
Hancock and co-wrote "Chameleon." His album Black Octopus was recorded during the
Headhunters' 1978 tour of Japan and re-released in late 2000 on CD for the first time, with four bonus tracks.
Paul Jackson died on March 18, 2021 in Japan; he was 73 years old. ~ Diana Potts