Paul Jackson (March 28, 1947 – March 18, 2021) was an American jazz electric bassist and composer. He played on several of Herbie Hancock's albums, including Head Hunters and Thrust.
He was born in Oakland, California and began playing bass at the age of nine. At the age of 14 he performed with the Oakland Symphony Orchestra and went on to study at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music.
He died March 18, 2021 at age 73 in Oakland, CA, Ten Days Before Is 74th Birthday.
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