Paul Jackson Jr. Breaks Down his Most Iconic Guitar Parts

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Paul Jackson Jr. is an absolute legend in the world of music. Paul has worked with some of the world's biggest artists over the span of his career (Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Kenny Loggins, Daft Punk, and the Weeknd -- to name a few).
Today, Paul is telling stories from legendary sessions, talking about the gear he has used throughout his career, and sharing hard-earned guitar knowledge that the next generation of guitar players NEED to know!
Table of Contents
00:00 Intro Jam
00:19 Introducing Paul Jackson Jr.
02:12 "Thriller" Sessions (Michael Jackson)
06:20 Paul plays "Lady in My Life"
08:47 Paul plays "Beat It"
09:57 "Bad" Sessions (Michael Jackson)
12:17 Paul plays "Dirty Diana"
13:16 "PYT" Sessions (Michael Jackson)
14:17 "Rhythm of The Night" Sessions with Dann Huff
15:35 Paul plays "Rhythm of the Night" (DeBarge)
16:03 Paul's Valley Arts Custom Guitars
18:42 "Footloose" Sessions (Deniece Williams)
19:55 Paul Breaks Down his Hit-Making Clean Tone
21:35 Kenny Loggins Sessions
25:15 Working with Daft Punk
28:32 Paul plays "Get Lucky" (Daft Punk)
30:10 Paul plays "Give Life Back to Music" (Daft Punk)
32:20 Banned Guitar Terms (A Lesson in Rhythm Guitar)
35:32 How Paul Ended up on The Weeknd's Biggest Hit
37:32 Paul plays "I Feel It Coming" (The Weeknd)
39:24 Thank you Paul!
40:39 Thanks for Watching!
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Video: David Zlutnick
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@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Table of Contents: 00:00 Intro Jam 00:19 Introducing Paul Jackson Jr. 02:12 "Thriller" Sessions (Michael Jackson) 06:20 Paul plays "Lady in My Life" 08:47 Paul plays "Beat It" 09:57 "Bad" Sessions (Michael Jackson) 12:17 Paul plays "Dirty Diana" 13:16 "PYT" Sessions (Michael Jackson) 14:17 "Rhythm of The Night" Sessions with Dann Huff 15:35 Paul plays "Rhythm of the Night" (DeBarge) 16:03 Paul's Valley Arts Custom Guitars 18:42 "Footloose" Sessions (Deniece Williams) 19:55 Paul Breaks Down his Hit-Making Clean Tone 21:35 Kenny Loggins Sessions 25:15 Working with Daft Punk 28:32 Paul plays "Get Lucky" (Daft Punk) 30:10 Paul plays "Give Life Back to Music" (Daft Punk) 32:20 Banned Guitar Terms (A Lesson in Rhythm Guitar) 35:32 How Paul Ended up on The Weeknd's Biggest Hit 37:32 Paul plays "I Feel It Coming" (The Weeknd) 39:24 Thank you Paul! 40:39 Thanks for Watching!

@rafsantahir180 Жыл бұрын

Thats why weekend sound like MJ

@nyamekyeisaac Жыл бұрын

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@joshmcdzz6925 Жыл бұрын

Do you mind posting the full recording of the outro tune Paul played.. Those changes and feels are Deep!!!

@thomaspick4123 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes, “I Can Feel It Coming” too, but without enough advance warning. Quick to the public toilet, stall open, no time to clean off the toilet seat somebody pissed on, but I made it! Sometimes, feel it, get to the public toilet, all stalls are filled, let loose in my pants. What a mess!

@joshmcdzz6925 Жыл бұрын

I meant the changes he played at 40:39 of the video.. if we can listen to the full thing before the video faded out.. like if it was a tune, what's it called and if it was just some changes improvised, can we get a short of it especially the end when he was like 5,5,5,6,4,4,4,5,3,3,3,4.....

@user-eh1og1ci7h Жыл бұрын

"The only part I played on it was..." proceeds to play one of the most iconic guitar parts ever.

@petefaders Жыл бұрын

Steve Lukather claims too have played that and has told a detailed story.

@stubbzzz Жыл бұрын

⁠@@petefaders I wouldn’t doubt that Quincy had them both track it. They only know that they tracked it. They don’t know who was in the final mix or if they used both and just doubled the part to thicken it up with two different guitars. I don’t think either of them are lying.

@philgoodwin67 Жыл бұрын

Lukather played the beat it riff

@petefaders Жыл бұрын

@@philgoodwin67 Have to agree. It's pretty much common knowledge.

@Recordingcrave Жыл бұрын

Paul probably played the original part but as Luke tells it, when Eddie recorded his solo something happened with SMPTE timecode and become messed up where Luke, had to redo all the guitar parts including bass. Luke also says Jeff Porcoro played a cowbell to a headphone bleed from one of the original tracks to keep time as the drums were redone as well. Absolutely insane.

@Cato5_0 Жыл бұрын

I love how he says "all I did" and then continues to play some of the most classic lines ever 🤣🙌🏽

@catinmysoup Жыл бұрын

That’s because it’s still Michael’s riff he’s playing

@myBquest 7 ай бұрын

He's very modest but knows damn well everyone recognizes him

@carryingfire286 4 ай бұрын

@@catinmysoup not really.. im pretty sure Steve Lukather wrote the "Beat it" riff and other studio musicians had a large hand in writing a large portion of the iconic parts.

@jackdixon29jd 2 ай бұрын

@@carryingfire286Paul Jackson never played on Beat It... there were 3/4 musicians on that particular song... Steve Lukather on Rhythm Guitar and Bass, Jeff Porcaro (RIP 1954-1992) on Drums, Eddie Van Halen (RIP 1955-2020) and a keyboard player (i dont actually who played keys on this song)... hope this helps

@ongkhuongduy3498 Жыл бұрын

Paul just proves that you do not have to be a speed demon to be a top tier guitarist. Sensibility over speed every time.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

He can go "Speed Demon" when he wants to, but his groove is sooooo good, why do anything else?

@chidorisnake22 Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc I can attest to this. His shred work on Ron Kenoly's "Joyfully, Joyfully" (on a Contemporary Christian track of all things) is some of the best I've heard.

@DevZant Жыл бұрын

@@chidorisnake22 i watched that video & you are correct. Im not a christian but i can listen to that simply for the guitar playing. Thanks

@chidorisnake22 Жыл бұрын

@@DevZant Anytime. Ironically, I'm Jewish, but several of the session musicians I study and follow (Mr. Jackson and Abraham Laboriel just to name a few) had me end up listening to a lot of the Christian music they've worked on. Most of it is really well-composed.

@alexemhardt3762 Жыл бұрын

Agree

@cggg5089 Жыл бұрын

When he plays Lady in My Life and strums the octaves with his thumb, all I can think of how amazing it is that Wes Montgomery’s influence found it’s way onto Thriller.

@mondingo67 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely

@paulmamuth4701 Жыл бұрын

The same feeling I felt right away. What a beautiful melody line.

@BeyondVoices1103Films Жыл бұрын

Say it again. The Great Wes Montgomery.🙌🏿

@City2x Жыл бұрын

Yes! That sound will never die.

@andrethompson2034 Жыл бұрын

Yes, Wes one of the best to pick up the acoustic guitar

@beeemm2578 Жыл бұрын

Notice how honest he is and doesn't try to ape parts he didn't come up with and drops the proper name and gives the guys their due. Thats a confident, professional musician and humble person.

@surgeneral108 5 ай бұрын

agreed!

@thekidangel6705 Жыл бұрын

Come on now, how have I not heard of Paul Jackson Jr. until now??? MJ, DeBarge, Daft Punk, The Weeknd, what a legend

@duellingscarguevara Жыл бұрын

@SlowshredGrady Martin. ( the pretty woman riff for Roy Orbison, amongst other assorted genius). I only learned of him because of Tom Emmanuel .

@Alex19II Жыл бұрын

Real question is why he played with them? Because he can’t play, it’s a fucking noob!

@tracymiller1713 Жыл бұрын

It's easy. You can't know the musicians if you don't read the liner notes. You can't read the notes, if you don't have that real copy. No biggie!

@tracymiller1713 Жыл бұрын

@Slowshred Dude, you sound stupid as hell. Cd's and cassettes are still sold. Vinyl is back in style. So the liner notes are STILL out here! But if you don't read them NO BIG DEAL! Get off my line.

@tracymiller1713 Жыл бұрын

@Slowshred Don't listen to Taylor Swift. ?How the hell are you offended by something I said to someone else that wasn't offensive? Weirdo

@Chumbawumba1000 Жыл бұрын

That part he wrote for “lady in my life” is one of my favourite licks…so simple but sets a very effective mood/vibe

@MrAKbass Жыл бұрын

Paul Jackson Jr and Nile Rodgers are my favorite rythm guitar players, both are masters of their craft.

@joelj7279 Жыл бұрын

Have you ever heard of Cory Wong? Worth checking out

@MrAKbass Жыл бұрын

@@joelj7279 Sure, I saw him live. Cory's my favorite new-gen rhythm guitar player

@thebigchief1503 Жыл бұрын

My favorite is Al McKay of EWF dude is legendary

@Jeff_H_the_Guitarist Жыл бұрын

Paul’s a class act. His students, I hope they know how blessed they are.

@stevenponte6655 Жыл бұрын

When he plays along with the track it is like heaven! His feel, groove, timing and warmth are ridiculous.

@johnneiberger7311 Жыл бұрын

As a liner note junky throughout the 80s and 90s, this dude has played on so many freaking great songs and albums.

@sdrebels13 Жыл бұрын

The guitar parts on “give life back to music” and “I feel it coming” are just so damn good. That style of rhythm guitar is so great.

@GraphiteandCigars Жыл бұрын

Paul Jackson Jr. is so under rated. I absolutely love his sense of rhythm. His picking technique is so smooth and fluid, and like most of the greats so darn humble and likable. Great stuff Mason.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mariorojas3724 Жыл бұрын

What? Under rated? He is a LEGEND, a living LEGEND!!!! Under rated??? Man!!!!!😖😖😖🤦‍♂️

@independentthinker.273 Жыл бұрын

The reason why they're considered underrated is because most people are ignorant to the fact that what you hear them record came from their own ideas. Everyone has this ignorant assumption that they're just playing off of sheet music as told by a producer what to play note for note. They usually don't get the credit because they're there to back up the star vocalist or group. Unfortunately session players are basically behind the scenes and even if they're on stage they're practically invisible to the artist singing. In a rock band setting everyone gets equal attention both on the album as well as visually in concert. I would say that session players probably have to work harder to make their money. Since they don't get album royalties like the artist does.

@chris33513 Жыл бұрын

He is under rated?? Never was in the professional circle of musicians and producers. At 16 i bought records when he was credited and i was Just a consumer.

@amaj7313 Жыл бұрын

I always forget that someone will use the word underrated and it always makes me feel a little bit ill when I read it. Can we all agree that if they're not The Beatles, Jimi Hendrix or Jaco Pastorius they're underrated 🤮

@michaelgregory2231 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation, Mason! I saw Paul play live in Sacramento with members of Earth Wind and Fire and George Duke's band in 1983 and I met Paul that night. He was so gracious and gave me his contact info. I wrote him a letter and instead of writing back, he called me. To a 22 year-old trying-to-be studio player, it was so encouraging! And as demonstrated in this video, still so consistent with the humanity that his faith has instilled in him.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

He's sooo good!

@Rayquesto Жыл бұрын

He should come back to Sacramento!!!

@waynefoote3781 Жыл бұрын

Man ..that is real and very heartwarming...gives hope to the future of music! This industry is terrible ...yet there are still beautiful Souls within it !

@clarkmakes Жыл бұрын

EWF's West Coast tour music director back in the day was Robert Brookings, who was from Sacramento. Had a studio in South Sac. A *lot* of music and musicians came from Sac back then. Paul was joined by a Sacramento guitarist for a tour back in the '90s and as a fan, sitting behind the a few dudes from the original Tony! Toni! Toné! line up was wild. (Raphael Saadiq, an original member, too, opened up for Chaka Khan, who opened for EWF, and Paul was *phenomenal*. Don't think he did *any* live stuff.

@michaelgregory2231 Жыл бұрын

@@clarkmakes I did many gigs and sessions with the late Robert Brookins, including one with the late Wayman Tisdale. There is now a park named after him here in Sacramento.

@soundpro707 Жыл бұрын

I had the pleasure of being Mr. Jackson’s front of house mixer for a one off show years back. He is a sound engineers dream and a class act. It was a wonderful experience and a honor.

@Joesfosterdogs Жыл бұрын

LOVE this cat's personality...no BS...so real, confident, not arrogant...articulate and open to share.

@mikepecchio-gk1bc 5 ай бұрын

He definitely could have been a successful VO artist. His diction is exceptional. I have a feeling he would have been successful no matter what path he took, lucky for us he chose music

@InfectiousGroovePodcast Жыл бұрын

The musicianship on display on Thriller is astounding. From the demos you hear of just Michael throwing out all the ideas, to the finished product it's just a stunning display of musical talent.

@WanderingStudent-wd7me 8 ай бұрын

Sorry pal. Jackson DID NOT "THROW OUT ALL THE IDEAS" for the "Thriller" album. There's absolutely nothing wrong (not everyone feels this way) with being a "Moonwalker", but do it TRUTHFULLY.

@InfectiousGroovePodcast 8 ай бұрын

lol, what? Sorry that I used the word "all". Of course he didn't do everything. I thought that would be obvious, but apparently not for you. @@WanderingStudent-wd7me

@WanderingStudent-wd7me 8 ай бұрын

@@InfectiousGroovePodcast "All the ideas" has but one meaning. "Jackson, as well as the other artists involved with the project, worked magic from beginning to end. The display of musical talent is stunning and inspirational to millions of up and coming artists." See how easy that was?

@rodleaverton Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love hearing Paul talk about this history and breaking-down the parts, the gear, the guitars. Paul is the real deal! No one is as funky as Paul.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Such a fun interview! Paul really pulled out all the stops!

@danrebeiz4598 Жыл бұрын

When you don’t just say “that part wasn’t me, I played this part”, but actually name the person that deserves the credit, that shows not only true humility but respect for the person that deserves the credit. I feel like all the best session players have that quality. Humble, respectful team players. That said., mad respect for the great Paul Jackson Jr. Love it ❤

@ucukaoma4551 8 ай бұрын

He is a good guy!

@coltonjones9850 Жыл бұрын

He is also clearly a monster jazz player that’s spent a lot of time listening to horn players, we don’t talk about that enough either.

@JasperRuffin Жыл бұрын

This guy must have been in his very early 20's when he contributed to the Thriller album. What an amazing start to a career. I'm sure he has a tremendous resume.

@KirkJacksonalpha Жыл бұрын

Please look up PJJ. His career did not start or end with Thriller.

@cemeriemusic Жыл бұрын

He actually started record as a teenager.. 11 yrs old, or so

@135jh Жыл бұрын

He has a solid groove on Chicago's "Along Comes A Woman".

@radudumitriu9444 Жыл бұрын

just check this out for his resume... this guy is way too humble kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gZmcmtCf2LrIk3U.html

@JasperRuffin Жыл бұрын

@@KirkJacksonalpha I'm not a Paul Jackson jr. expert. I have no idea when he began playing professionally, in fact, never heard of him before this video showed up in my news feed. But as I stated....I'm sure he has a TREMENDOUS resume.

@bylyone23 11 ай бұрын

This guy should be on Masterclass ! I would gladly pay hundreds to have him as a guitar teacher

@maxsalasr Жыл бұрын

Paul Jackson Jr is a master . But let's mention the tone he gets out of that PRS, pure fire 🔥

@Waterinmenbenen Жыл бұрын

It sounds ungodly good!

@Gregory_TheWatchman Жыл бұрын

It's just amazing to see Paul Jackson Jr. go from young actor ("Good Times" episode as a gangbanger, he was one of the 'warlords'), to being such a profound guitarist categorized in my book with the other greats such as Wes Montgomery, Pat Metheny, George Benson, and Al Di Meola. Glad he pursued music...he was made to play the guitar.

@williamdavis8855 Жыл бұрын

I remember that. Saw it on YT a few years back.. glad somebody put it together as far as who these backup actors become.. he definitely rose up 🎸

@biggdogg19 Жыл бұрын

Did not know he played in so much Michael Jackson music. Wow! He’s one of my favorite Smooth Jazz guitarists!

@chriso8193 Жыл бұрын

No one did....people were too busy focusing on Michael.

@notificationisturnedoff_hehe 9 ай бұрын

@@chriso8193michael wasn't playing but my dude was an instrument in himself ❤.

@mash808 Жыл бұрын

Love when he plays the beat it line and he casually says "all I did was..." like it wasn't the main hook of the entire song 🤣

@J_Drix Жыл бұрын

Paul and Steve Lukather absolutely killed it on Thriller. It’s so great to see/hear the other guitar parts from that album

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Yes! Absolutely!

@hummarstraful Жыл бұрын

Luke said he played the same part that Paul says he played though. Luke said that in his Beato interview. Luke said he did it with too much distortion then Quincy told him to grab the Rivera and do it all over with a cleaner tone. Mason, maybe you can reach out to Paul for more clarification?

@jpcody123 Жыл бұрын

@@hummarstraful Luke’s told the story in many interviews about how he & Jeff Porcaro had to re-record the song due to either EVH or Don Landee messing up the original version of the tape. Maybe PJJ played the riff on the original version that had to be scrapped?

@fs7572 Жыл бұрын

Lukather said this over the years. And for me it ever sounds like him... But who knows, both guys can play this and I wouldn't be able to tell after all this years.

@LittleMAC78 Жыл бұрын

@@hummarstraful in the Beato interview, Lukather said they had to remake the track because Van Halen's part wouldn't sync up. Lukather wasn't on the original pre-Van Halen recording at all. If I'm hearing that Beato interview right then the Lukather version (including Porcaro on drums) is the released version. Maybe Paul Jackson jr is on the original version?

@KennyEvansUK Жыл бұрын

This guys tone and execution are sublime.

@TylerJohnstonGuitar Жыл бұрын

I love getting to hear the “behind the scenes” guys. This man laid the foundation for some of the most influential music of all time.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@TheKing12310 Жыл бұрын

The most beautiful RnB/Soul palm-muted and rhythm guitars IMO. Love him

@materialistadialectico4884 Жыл бұрын

Those funky and fancy single note lines are awesome. Master class musician right there.

@mixey01 Жыл бұрын

Who else went and listened to the songs after this video. Amazing talented guy. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us

@harrysearia1784 Жыл бұрын

His rhythm consistency and timing are flawless.

@Ottophil Жыл бұрын

I can’t imagine how cool it must have felt to be in a room with this legend. Love his work

@RobertBakerGuitar 4 ай бұрын

Watching Pauls right hand is amazing a true legend.

@VertexEffectsInc 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching Robert 🙏

@garybrady9531 Жыл бұрын

What a great guy to have available for us to enjoy,thank you for having Paul Jr in the studio 🎙

@Ferguitar Жыл бұрын

Wow .. great interview, with a studio legend .. fantastic .. Paul comes over as such a great guy .. thanks for this post

@jorgoshki Жыл бұрын

Lady in my life is such a beautiful song. Killer bass lines by Louis Johnson and amazing drums by Jeff Porcaro

@TheWorld_2099 Жыл бұрын

Such a pleasure to hear one of the greatest session guitar players of all time, talking about the recording and showing his parts. This is gold..!

@aricdevone9818 Жыл бұрын

Paul is a living legend. Geez, his name is on repeat in in my record collection. He has played riffs on a ton of 80s hits.

@bradnobl Жыл бұрын

Heard this song a thousand times but to see the musician break it down gives it a whole new depth.

@csp4454 Жыл бұрын

To me this video is the equivalent of finding money! When do us musicians get a chance to see legends talk about gear and go back and play around with their old stuff from 30 years ago......pure gold!

@risteardohaodha23 2 ай бұрын

Thank you Mason for bringing to light these amazing session players. Its very much appreciated and is like going back to school, learning about a hidden history 🙏🏼💜✨

@cuzzimusic Жыл бұрын

This was very inspirational. Glad to have been part of Paul Jackson's time living as a legend. He's the GOAT!! 🔥🔥

@dumaflotchy13 Жыл бұрын

Paul Jackson Jr is a musical treasure. What a great interview, thank you.

@paulmitchell5349 Жыл бұрын

''All I did was ....'' the most compelling riff.

@ceoa 9 ай бұрын

What an introduction. I have such respect for musicians, song writers and vocalists. Just magic ✨ when everything comes together. 🤗

@demanfredo Жыл бұрын

Awesome interview Mason, Paul Jackson is such an amazingly tasteful player most people don’t know but “do” through his work!!! Thanks you for this 🤘🏻

@thetifosimsc5231 Жыл бұрын

I don’t think I’ll watch a better video today. What a legend! The Lady In My Life melted me, it’s iconic and those two albums are two of the best ever made. Thank you for this easy going interview. Class acts, both of you.

@Neyenn Жыл бұрын

Right when he was talking about Beat It and he said "all I did was" I knew he was going to do that iconic guitar line what a talented and humble human being.

@mkusch2337 Жыл бұрын

What a cool guy and accomplished musician! Thanks for sharing the interview! Very inspirational. 😃👍

@billwittman0504 Жыл бұрын

Such a versatile and gifted master of the guitar. Thank you for sharing your beautiful work.

@paulhunt9375 Жыл бұрын

Yes - The great Paul Jackson Jr !! What a treat to see and hear first hand from a master of his craft. Just goes to show that all guitar demonstrations don’t have to be all rocked out and super loud 🙌

@stephendawg1 Жыл бұрын

The context of the riff is fun to hear but mixing the track down while Paul is playing his line is showing his true, professional chops, so clean, tight and funky. Always love his playing and personality. Thanks for the great interview!

@jframjams Жыл бұрын

This is such a treat. What a joy to watch this Saturday morning. Thank you for doing this!

@killereverb3928 4 ай бұрын

What an awesome interview and conversation with the amazing and super talented Paul Jackson, Jr.!!! I’m a huge admirer of great studio cats going back to my high school days going to The Ice House, Howard’s, Baked Potato and on and on. Paul has always been a favorite. Last saw him playing live with Kirk Whalum at a NAMM a few years back. He was playing a Hollow bodied PRS and a FUCHS amp. Such an amazing dynamic player. Thanks so much for having a sit down with such a classy soulful guitarist. God bless!

@alwyatt1339 Жыл бұрын

PJ is a great musician. He does not get enough credit. Awesome interview! We need a Dann Huff interview!

@stickman55100 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Paul Jackson’s introduction was just one of the things made watching this video. Paul’s playing is just spectacular!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Yes, that was quite an intro! Very flattering! And yes, the playing, the stories, all top notch! All credit goes to Paul!

@stickman55100 Жыл бұрын

@@VertexEffectsInc But we’ll-deserved!

@davidandronicomusic 5 ай бұрын

wow really awesome interview. Pauls playing is so smooth and tasteful. Amazing to be part of so many iconic riffs.

@christophedelamusiquedesar7878 5 ай бұрын

What a great interview with such detail and insights into how true professionals think and work. Valuable. The mutual respect was tangible, not even a hint of ego, just two awesome guys sharing. Big up. Great comments, too. Learned a heap.

@karelhoogendoorn Жыл бұрын

What a fantastic rhythm player. I didn't know him and clicked on the thumbnail out of curiosity. I loved every minute of this. Thnx!

@Sumbibebe Жыл бұрын

This was an awesome interview. I’ve been a super fan of Paul since his I Came To Play album. I saw in at a NAM show back in ‘97 and all I could say was, “you’re Paul Jackson Jr.” and he said yes and I basically froze. I’m also proud to say that I also love recoding at 25th Studios in Oakland and it’s one of the coolest places to record music, they are so cool👍🏾 Sumbi

@o.g.tommye7580 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And Paul for the countless hit recordings. God bless you all!

@darrylbarrett6879 Жыл бұрын

Thanks Guys, Awesome interview, such a killer player and great interview!

@316minister Жыл бұрын

What a great interview! As a part-time session guitar player, I and others were learning Paul's style and techniques because the artists and producers were asking for what they heard Paul, Nile, Huff, and others were doing. The gear he used was always way out of my budget, but of course, I and guys like me had to find lower-cost over-the-counter options. Thanks for posting this great interview!

@frankf.6639 Жыл бұрын

Paul is amazing he deserves so much respect ! I was 17 when i bought Thriller and discovered Paul’s unlimited talent…since then I bought most of the records on which he played….sort of garanty that it was a good song or record. You can hear him play on Jeff’s Lorber trio Jazz Funk Soul, he is one of a kind and people like Quincy Jones or Michael knew it from the start. Thank you so much for this interview 👍🏻👍🏻

@gimmeagig Жыл бұрын

Amazing. Great interview. Paul is a brilliant man.How is it possible to remember so much from such a long time ago?

@GuitarBard96 Жыл бұрын

Seeing his parts played out like that is so instructional and inspiring! thank you Paul and Mason

@janmuenther Жыл бұрын

A gentleman and a scholar. Fantastic interview with a formidable musician.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

@kentallen8838 Жыл бұрын

Mr. Jackson is a very good player and very good man. His sense of groove and layering music is inspiring. Thanks for sharing this.

@tomdowning9358 Жыл бұрын

The beauty is the way he plays the guitar and the swing and rhythm he ads to every song. Fantastic!

@GVVed 5 ай бұрын

So so cool! That you were in Oakland filming, that this legend got to come in and also that he played at Yoshi’s! ❤❤❤❤

@raidazz1 Жыл бұрын

The genius of these musicians just amazes me. Thanks for the great video

@1NTU1T1V3 Жыл бұрын

I love hearing musicians like this. Super down to earth too. Shouting out others. Just great. Music is about sharing the experience

@RichardJuukovsky 2 ай бұрын

So wonderful to see the man and hear him speak. When I see his name on productions I always pay attention and want to have a listen. Thank you so much. Peace and love

@KevinGenus Жыл бұрын

Lady In My Life.. that was beautiful. When something sounds so simple and brings back so many memories. Love it!

@dgrantha Жыл бұрын

Paul Jackson is a true master! Thanks for the video!

@hijkellamellap6655 Жыл бұрын

This is amazing, Thankyou so much to Paul & Mason for this masterclass!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@jonathandollin8604 Жыл бұрын

Thanks! Only this week was I listening to Paul playing with Ron Kenoly. Wouldn’t be a musician without those recordings! Thanks again for posting

@JNo-sk5mz Жыл бұрын

Paul, such a good guy. Great interview too, You really were well prepared, very versed in all of the gear, and let him speak and express himself. Great interview

@JRAdams-tp7eo Жыл бұрын

Can you imagine if MJ was alive and did a Tiny Desk with Paul doing that Lady in My Life in that same acoustic style??? 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

@harbonip Жыл бұрын

Yeah I love when he goes through the notes of the lady in my life . This guy is magical with a guitar .

@luiscalletano3335 Жыл бұрын

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@ratchet600 Жыл бұрын

What a player! So chill, great timing, makes everything look effortless

@chrishyde1216 Жыл бұрын

Stumbled upon this. Just had to listen right through. Love Paul's playing, and such a humble man. He has the right to show off about what he's done but talks about it like he's just doing his job.

@milanpolak Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest session guitarists of all time. He always comes up with great stuff, not only great grooves but also very musical lines.

@DanFreeman723 Жыл бұрын

Another example of Quincy & MJ only dealing with super human musicians as a rule. This dude is otherworldy as a guitarist.

@hhmhilliard Ай бұрын

Extraordinary recall of geniuses! Really enjoyed this. More more more.

@user-nx9mw7rm8r 9 ай бұрын

This interviewer is great because he is so involved in the industry and artistry. His depth of knowledge and expertise is something I would like to see more often. Thanks for the hard work

@cinnamonstreet80sband60 Жыл бұрын

Great interview and such a talented guitarist, with a real ear for the song. Man, I would have loved to hear him rip out that rediculous lead line that starts Michael Jackson's 'Why You Wanna Trip on Me', from the Dangerous album. Love all the solos he did with Five Star too, like 'Can't Wait Another Minute'. Could have listened for hours! Thank you

@pfonseca67 Жыл бұрын

I always admired Paul Jackson Jr. What a fantastic player and a great person.

@GS-uy4xo Жыл бұрын

Goodness -- soo many amazing guitar parts, impeccable tones and killer pocket; plus a genuinely nice person. Love him!!!

@Bryan-ct2qm 3 ай бұрын

These interviews are just unbelievable. I passively get better at guitar just watching them. Thank you Vertex Effects for your service to humanity!

@VertexEffectsInc 3 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

@samueloladele8988 Жыл бұрын

PJJ killed it in "I Feel it Coming". Random Access Memories remains one album I hold so dare to my heart, thanks to the combination of Niles and PJJ. I love him so much.

@DlmlZ Жыл бұрын

Finally I know where all these great guitar parts come from! Paul JJ is one of the old guard together with Steve Lukather, Tim Pierce and many more. What a great rhythm guitarist he is! So much we guitarists could learn from him. Thanks a lot for sharing! Love it! Cheers DimiZ

@craigswensen434 Жыл бұрын

This was a great video!! Thanks to both of you and all others involved. ❤️

@thomasnelson5758 Жыл бұрын

Very informative and enriching. Thank you Paul for your contributions to music and your brilliant insights and storytelling, and Mason for conducting a fantastic interview

@fenderjose401 Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid...been following Paul since he was doing clinics way back in the day at GC... I'll never forget his talk on "The concept of space". I carry those lessons to this day. Back in the rack days, loved his chorus sound, so I bought the Ensoniq DP2 because of Paul. In the church world his playing for Ron Kenoly and Helen Baylor are magic.

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!

@lukao6114 Жыл бұрын

He is the one that gave life back to music!

@VertexEffectsInc Жыл бұрын

Yes!!!

@ikemreacts Жыл бұрын

Ridiculous genius-level on this guy. I am sat in my chair, grinning from ear to ear. As you can see, I don't have the words to express my delight! Bravo, and thank you.