''Be the One'' is the second studio

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by Jackie Jackson, released on September 9, 1989. The musicians included

Paul Jackson, Jr. Paul Milton Jackson Jr. (born December 30, 1959) is an American fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist. He was born and raised in Los Angeles. Jackson knew by the age of fifteen that he wanted to become a professional musi ...

, Jeff Lorber,

Robert Brookins Robert Brookins (October 7, 1962 – April 15, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, producer and musician. Brookins was a member of the band Earth, Wind & Fire. He also worked with artists such as George Duke, Stephanie Mills, Stanley Clark ...

and

Gerald Albright Gerald Albright is an American jazz saxophonist. He earned Grammys for 24/7 in 2012 and Slam Dunk in 2014 and has been nominated for New Beginnings in 2008 and for Sax for Stax in 2009. Biography Born in Los Angeles, Albright grew up in its ...

Critical reception

With a 3 out of 5 star rating David Silverman of the

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wrote "''Be the One'' stands on its own as a collection of rhythm and blues, soul and dance funk that is accessible, heartwarming and more than anything else, fun."

Track listing

Personnel

*Jackie Jackson - lead vocals *

Paul Jackson Jr. Paul Milton Jackson Jr. (born December 30, 1959) is an American fusion/urban jazz composer, arranger, producer and guitarist. He was born and raised in Los Angeles. Jackson knew by the age of fifteen that he wanted to become a professional musi ...

- guitar * Jeff Lorber - keyboards, percussion, drum programming *Wayne Linsey - keyboards, drum programming *

- keyboards, drums *Clinton "Spud" Blanson - drums *

- saxophone on "Stuck On You" *Alex Brown, Marva King - harmonies on "Fun" *Songwriters - Dianne Quander (1, 7), Jackie Jackson (1, 6, 7), Robert Brookins (1-7, 9), Tony Haynes (2-4), Attala-Zane-Giles (4, 9), Brian Randole (5), Clinton "Spud" Blanson (5), Walter Gordon (5), Michael Brookins (6), Mike Dailey (6), Glen J. Barbee (8), Leon F. Sylvers (8)

Charts

References

External links

Official Website Jackie Jackson Discography
{{Authority control 1989 albums Jackie Jackson albums Polydor Records albums