Fred Jackson (born 1929) is an American rhythm and blues and jazz tenor saxophonist.

Career

Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Jackson began his career as an R&B saxophonist. He performed in

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's band from 1951 until 1953. Jackson also accompanied vocalist Billy Wright, appearing on several recordings for

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. Later in the decade, he joined vocalist

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's band, performing in concert tours during a peak in Price's popularity. Jackson also served as the bandleader for vocalist

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. In 1961, Jackson recorded with

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. Jackson began making jazz recordings during the early 1960s, accompanying

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organists such as John Patton and

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on several

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albums. In 1962, he recorded one album, '' Hootin' 'n Tootin''', under his own name for Blue Note. (The album's organist,

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, later joined

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.) Jackson led a subsequent recording session for Blue Note, but these tracks were not released until 1998, when they were appended to the CD edition of ''Hootin n Tootin''. After the mid-1960s, Jackson continued playing R&B and

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but largely disappeared from the jazz scene.

Discography

As leader

* '' Hootin' 'n Tootin''' (Blue Note, 1962)

As sideman/guest

With

* '' Face to Face'' (Blue Note, 1961) With

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* ''

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'' (Blue Note, 1963) * '' The Way I Feel'' (Blue Note, 1964) With

* ''The Exciting Lloyd Price'' (ABC-Paramount, 1959) * ''This Is My Band'' (Double-L Records, 1963) With

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* ''The Atlanta Blues''

References

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