Chubby Jackson

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Greig Stewart 'Chubby' Jackson (October 25, 1918 - October 1, 2003) was an American jazz double-bassist and band leader.

Born in New York City, Jackson began at the age of seventeen as a clarinetist, but quickly changed to bass.

Jackson performed and/or recorded with Louis Armstrong, Raymond Scott, Jan Savitt, Henry Busse, Charlie Barnet, Oscar Pettiford, Charlie Ventura, Lionel Hampton, Bill Harris, Woody Herman, Gerry Mulligan and others. He is perhaps best known for his spirited work both with the Herman bands, and as a leader of his own bands, big and small.

In the 1950s, Jackson worked as a studio musician, freelanced, and hosted a TV show for children.

In 2000, Jackson was inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame.

He died in Rancho Bernardo, California (in the Poway area) at age 84.

His son Duffy Jackson is now a prominent jazz drummer and will be starring in the upcoming 2008 film, "Revolutionary Road" as a 1950's musician.

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