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Byron

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About Me

My name is Byron Jackson,i am a bass player / keyboardist /song writer /vocal arranger /producer.I am the proud father of two beautiful girls,a beautiful God daughter and a beautiful God granddaughter.I have been a professional musician for a little over 25 yrs. I have been blessed with the opportunity to either record or go on tour with such artists as RAHSAAN PATTERSON,MAXWELL,MeSHELL NDEGEOCELLO,SUNSHINE ANDERSON,LEDISI,LUDACRIS,DOUG-E-FRESH,PURE SOUL,HEAVEN SENT,LALAH HATHAWAY,RACHELLE FERRELL,KIM JORDAN,RARE ESSENCE,FAMILIAR FACES,ARRESTED DEVELOPEMENT,LYZETTE,LIL-BENNY&THE MASTERS,MYA,DMI,TONY WOODS,VINNIE-D,DC SCORPIO.....ETC TV shows include JAY LENO[LUDACRIS],THE KEENAN IVORY WAYANS SHOW[RAHSAAN PATTERSON],SESSIONS AT WEST 57th[MeSHELL NDEGEOCELLO],THE JHOOLS HOLLAND SHOW[MAXWELL],B-E-T LIVE IN LA[RAHSAAN PATTERSON],MTV MUSIC AWARDS[LUDACRIS],SAT NITE LIVE[ARRESTED DEVOLPEMENT]B-E-T VIDEO SOUL[RARE ESSENCE],PBS STATION[LIL-BENNY&THE MASTERS].......

My Interests

My interists include writing music,gigging,just basicly trying to get my grind on musically.Of course I LOVE spending time with my kids,but anyone who knows me knows that's a no brainner. I like to shoot some hoops when i get a chance but I'd really rather be in the studio or just collabing with some of my musical family,

I'd like to meet:

Anyone who's doing their thing musically and who is serious a bout grinding to take this thing to the next level....

Music:

Musical influences are:STEVIE WONDER,CHAKA,D'ANGELO,KELLY PRICE,STOKELY&MINT CONDITION,KIM BURRELL,FRED HAMMOND,BEYONCE,RAHSAAN PATTERSON,TRINA BROUSSARD,SMOKIE NORVILLE,BRANDY,JOHN JU-BU SMITH,SHERRIE BROWN,ERROL COONEY,RA-RE VALVERDE,CARL WHEELER,TIFFANY P.,ERIC PIC-FUNK SMITH,SHERRIE MITCHELL,ERIC SEATS,MeSHELL NDEGEOCELLO,TIM CARMEN,YANNI,KENNY GROSS,KEMISE,KALEL,RICK GREENE,DAVE,TONY,DOC,ROE,SHANTE',DEWANE LEE,BOOTSY COLLINS,KIM JORDAN,TERRI LYN CARRINGTON,PATRICE R.,LEDISI,JACO PASTORIOUS(RIP),MINNIE RIPPERTON(RIP),ALAN HOLDSWORTH,INDIA ARIE,ARRON SPEARS,MARY MARY,POOH, SY SMITH,MARK CARY,LALAH HATHAWAY,RACHELLE FERRELL,FREDRICO PENA',D-LOC,LYZETTE,CHOOKIE,SHAWN WARE,KEITHA,WARREN BABY-DUB CAMPBELL,KAREN CLARK SHEARD,KIKI SHEARD,J-MOSS,DAWKINS&DAWKINS,RARE ESSENCE,CHUCK BROWN,FAMILIAR FACES,BACKYARD BAND,AND EVERY GO-GO- BAND IN THE CITY(MUCH RESPECT),SCOTTIE BEATS(RIP),TANK,JAMMIE FOX,CHICK-COREA,KEITH CROUCH,KENNETH CROUCH,JAMMIE JAZZ,ETHAN,JOHN PETTITUCCI,MARCUS MILLER,CHRIS DAVE,DAVE DYSON,THAI DULA,TROY KELSEY,J-J,JU-JU HOUSE,FUNKY NED.....

Movies:

Even though I dont get to watch a lot of movies, the movies that stick out in my mind are:SCAREFACE,THE GODFATHER 1-2&3,THE HILLS HAVE EYES,48HRS.,THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST,THE 10 COMMANDMENTS,GLADIATOR,PULP FICTION,TRAINING DAY,SAVING PRIVATE RYAN,And any movie ever made by BRUCE LEE.....

Television:

My favorite TV shows are:THE WIRE,THE DAVE CHAPPELLE SHOW,SOUTH PARK,MY WIFE&KIDS,THE BERNIE MAC SHOW,GIRLFRIENDS,WHEEL OF FORTUNE,1 VRS. 100,DEAL OR NO DEAL,AMERICA UNDERCOVER, Anything on THE DISCOVERY CHANNEL,A&E,or THE ANIMAL PLANET......OH AND YO MAMA!!!!!!

Books:

Although I don't read a whole lotta books the most important book to me is the HOLY BIBLE(The manual of LIFE...) know that!!!! Other books include literature on software or operational manuals for music equiptment.

Heroes:

JESUS CHRIST & MY DAD {Plain & Simple)!!!!