Fred Jackson

 

Artist:  Fred Jackson

Born:  1929.  Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Genre:  Jazz, R&B, Blues, Soul, Hard Bop, Early R&B, Jump Blues, Soul Jazz, Swing

Occupation:  Musician, Saxophonist

Instruments:  Tenor Saxophone

Fred Jackson is an American R&B and Jazz Tenor Saxophonist.  Based in Atlanta, Georgia.  He performed in Little Richard's Band from 1951 until 1953.  He also accompanied Vocalist Bill Wright, appearing on several recordings for Savoy Records.  He joined vocalist Lloyd Price's Band, and he also served as the bandleader for vocalist Chuck Willis.  In 1961, he recorded with B.B. King.  He began making Jazz recordings during the early 1960s, accompanying Soul Jazz organists such as John Patton and Baby Face Willette on several Blue Note albums.

Title:  Hootin' 'N Tootin' (Blue Note Tone Poet Edition) (2026)

Genre:  Jazz, R&B, Blues, Soul, Hard Bop, Early R&B, Jump Blues, Soul Jazz, Swing

Label:  Blue Note

Rating:  *****

Format:  LP

Tracks:

Side One:  

 1.  Dippin' In The Bag (4:01)

 2.  Southern Exposure (6:56)

 3.  Preach Brother (5:46)

Side Two:

 1.  Hooton' 'N Tootin' (4:33)

 2.  Easin' On Down (6:17)

 3.  That's Where It's At (5:08)

 4.  Way Down Home (5:11)

Personnel:

Fred Jackson:  Tenor Saxophone

Earl Van Dyke:  Organ

Willie Jones:  Guitar

Wilbert Hogan:  Drums

Hootin' 'N Tootin' is the debut album by Fred Jackson, originally released in 1962 by Blue Note, remastered and reissued on April 3, 2026 by Blue Note.  Blue Note Tone Poet Edition 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl.