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Jack Ashford

perc, vib, *1934 US, Philadelphia
Singer / Musician / Producer of R&B/Soul

Label owner, producer, singer, songwriter, and arranger who also plays tambourine, percussion, and vibraphone. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1934. Member of Marvin Gaye's touring band before becoming a member of Motown's The Funk Brothers. Founded the production companies Pied Piper Productions and Just Productions. Founded the Detroit labels Ashford, Giant Records (16), Sepia Records (3), Triple 'B' Records, Ashford and Awake Records.

     
Instruments
  • Percussion
  • Vibraphone
  • Tamborine
  • Backing Vocals
  • Keyboards
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Jazz
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Electronic
Popular Tracks   
I'll Fly to Your Open Arms on Sweet Baby B/W I'll Fly to Your Open Arms by Al Gardner & Jack Ashford
Hotel Sheet on Magic Disc Records- West Coast Rap-thology by Various Artists
Do the Choo-Choo - Vocal Version on Jack Ashford: Just Productions by Various Artists
This Ain't Just Another Dance Song on Jack Ashford Just Productions, Vol. 2 by Various Artists
Let Me Take Care of Your Heart on Jack Ashford Just Productions, Vol. 2 by Various Artists

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Just Productions Volume 2Jack Ashford2018Compil.
Blackjack / Las Vegas StrutJack Ashford Feat. Loleatta Holloway2017Single
Just ProductionsJack Ashford2016Compil.
The Name Of The Game Is...BlackjackJack Ashford / Robert White1978Album
Hotel SheetJack Ashford1977Album
Hotel SheetJack Ashford1977Album
Do The Choo-ChooJack Ashford & The Sound Of New Detroit1975Single
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