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Fred Jackson

ts, *1929 US, Atlanta
Singer / Musician of Rock and Jazz
A.k.a. Fred Jackson Jr.

Fred Jackson (born 1929) is an American R&B and jazz tenor saxophonist.Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Jackson began his career as an R&B saxophonist. He performed in Little Richard's band from 1951 until 1953. Jackson also accompanied vocalist Billy Wright, appearing on several recordings for Savoy Records. Later in the decade, he joined vocalist Lloyd Price's band, performing in concert tours during a peak in Price's popularity. Jackson also served as the bandleader for vocalist Chuck Willis. In 1961, Jackson recorded with B.B. King.

     
Instruments
  • Tenor sax
  • Bariton sax
  • Saxophone
  • Clarinet
  • Alto sax
Genres
  • Rock
  • Jazz
  • Blues
  • R&B/Soul
Popular Tracks   
Love Is All Around on The Ballads by Various Artists
Dippin' In The Bag on Hootin' 'N Tootin' by Fred Jackson
Preach Brother on Hootin' 'N Tootin' by Fred Jackson
Duck Fever on Honkers & Bar Walkers Vol. 1 by Various Artists
25th Of The 12th on Penhaligon's Presents... The House of Toys! by Penhaligon's
Southern Exposure on Hootin' 'N Tootin' by Fred Jackson
Hootin' 'N Tootin' on Hootin' 'N Tootin' by Fred Jackson
Buck Fever on The Big Horn by Various Artists
Easin' On Down on Hootin' 'N Tootin' by Fred Jackson
That's Where It's At on Hootin' 'N Tootin' by Fred Jackson

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Hootin' 'N Tootin'Fred Jackson1962Album
Dippin' In The Bag / Hootin' 'N Tootin'Fred Jackson1962Single
Easin' On Down / Preach BrotherFred JacksonSingle
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