Anthony Jackson: A Tribute to the Bassist Who Changed Music Forever

Anthony Jackson wasn’t just one of the greatest bass players of all time — he was one of the most important musicians in modern music. From his unforgettable groove on “For the Love of Money” with The O’Jays to his groundbreaking work with artists like Chaka Khan, Steely Dan, Michel Camilo, and Hiromi, Anthony reshaped how we think about the role of the bass. In this video, I explore three defining parts of his legacy: The Art of the Groove — how Jackson turned time, tone, and feel into a lifelong pursuit. The Creation of the Six-String Contrabass Guitar — how his vision changed the instrument forever. The Legitimacy of the Electric Bass in Jazz — how he proved the electric bass could be a vehicle for serious art. Anthony Jackson inspired generations of bassists and musicians — myself included — to pursue clarity, precision, and truth in music. This is my tribute to a true innovator, a quiet genius, and one of the deepest grooves in history. If this video resonates with you, please consider sharing it with other musicians or fans who love Anthony’s work. 0:00 – Remembering Anthony Jackson 1:30 – The Art of the Groove 5:50 – The Creation of the Six-String Bass 11:47 – The Legitimacy of the Electric Bass in Jazz 16:46 – Reflection & Legacy #AnthonyJackson #AnthonyJacksonTribute #AnthonyJacksonBass #SixStringBass #ContrabassGuitar #ElectricBass #JazzBass #BassGuitar #BassLegend #ForTheLoveOfMoney #HiromiTrioProject #MichelCamilo #ChakaKhan #SteelyDan #LutherVandross #JazzFusion #ModernJazz #BassPlaye Get the Anthony Jackson Listening Guide on my Patreon:   / chipboaz   Get samplings of jazz bass lines & updates :https://www.chipboazmusic.com/dig-dee... Want to play some jazz but you need a groove? I can help you out:https://www.chipboazmusic.com/1105-2/ SUBSCRIBE to my channel and turn on alerts for all the upcoming music:https://tinyurl.com/cbytsubscribe Become a part of The Boaz Brigade for all the latest on my music, performances, videos, and more! Sign up here:https://tinyurl.com/joinboazbrigadebc Check out my album Reflections:https://chipboaz.bandcamp.com/album/r... Check out my EP New Chapter:https://chipboaz.bandcamp.com/album/n...