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Title: Apparently, Anthony Jackson the great bass player has passed
Post by: David Houck on October 19, 2025, 04:53:36 PM

The only sources of this news I've seen so far are posts by Al Di Meola and Fodera Guitars.

Incredible player; loved watching him play with Hiromi.  Our own Jimmy Johnson subbed for him in Hiromi's band when, if I recall correctly, he was having some health issues.

Title: Re: Apparently, Anthony Jackson the great bass player has passed
Post by: Quasar1 on October 19, 2025, 05:04:40 PM

Very Sad  :-[

Among other projects , his work with the group "Eyewitness" is legendary!

He will be missed !

Title: Re: Apparently, Anthony Jackson the great bass player has passed
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on October 19, 2025, 06:45:00 PM

Here is where I first heard Anthony Jackson: Check out the bass intro

Title: Re: Apparently, Anthony Jackson the great bass player has passed
Post by: StephenR on October 19, 2025, 08:09:18 PM

Huge loss for the bass community a true pioneer and master.

Title: Re: Apparently, Anthony Jackson the great bass player has passed
Post by: hankster on October 19, 2025, 10:53:26 PM

And this…

Title: Re: Apparently, Anthony Jackson the great bass player has passed
Post by: chrisalembic on October 20, 2025, 12:56:50 AM

Such a unique voice on bass, he will be missed...

Title: Re: Apparently, Anthony Jackson the great bass player has passed
Post by: jazzyvee on October 20, 2025, 01:46:55 AM

R.I.P. what a legend and inspiration to many.

Title: Re: Apparently, Anthony Jackson the great bass player has passed
Post by: gearhed289 on October 20, 2025, 07:01:53 AM

RIP to a legend. I loved his work with Al DiMeola.

Title: Re: Apparently, Anthony Jackson the great bass player has passed
Post by: JimmyJ on October 20, 2025, 07:32:19 AM

Oh man.  AJ was one of my absolute heroes.  HE gets the credit for being the first electric bass player to go low (and high) with his 6-string "contrabass guitar".  He always had an amazing bass sound and a deep groove.  Plus he could do some acrobatic things that I simply could never play, and make it sound easy.  ["Prehistoric Bird" from a rather obscure album by Michael Urbaniak - the peak of mid-70's fusion.]  The O-Jays "For the Love Of Money", c'mon!  Then Chaka Kahn's early 80's albums.  Rumor has it producer Arif Mardin let AJ take the multitrack home to create his bass parts.  And the results are such a joy they still make me giggle.

Thanks for your beautiful contribution to the bottom-end of music.  Rest in peace AJ.

Jimmy J

Title: Re: Apparently, Anthony Jackson the great bass player has passed
Post by: fivestringdan on October 20, 2025, 07:41:42 AM

I will be a student of his work until I pass. Thank you, Anthony!

Title: Re: Apparently, Anthony Jackson the great bass player has passed
Post by: fmm on October 20, 2025, 08:51:42 AM