Jerome Louis "J.J." Jackson, born November 8, 1942 in Bronx, New York, is an American R&B singer. He began his career as a songwriter and arranger at the age of sixteen, with his first songwriting credit being "The Lord Will Understand (And Say 'Well Done')" on Billy Williams' 1957 single. J. J. Jackson's first solo release was the single "Shy Guy" in 1963. He co-wrote several notable songs, including Mary Wells' "My Mind's Made Up" and Inez and Charlie Foxx's "I've Come to One Conclusion". In 1966, he achieved his breakthrough with "But It's Alright", which he co-wrote with Pierre Tubbs. The song reached number 22 on the Billboard chart upon its initial release and was later re-released in 1969, peaking at number 45. Throughout the late 1960s, J. J. Jackson released several albums, including J.J. Jackson (1967) and The Great J.J. Jackson (1969). He collaborated with various artists such as Brother Jack McDuff and Jimmy Witherspoon, and his work was recorded by notable musicians like Eddie Floyd. Jackson's career spanned multiple labels, including Calla Records, Loma Records, and Warner Bros. Records. His fifth solo album, ...and proud of it!, was released in 1970.
