Brian Jackson is a pioneering keyboardist, composer, and producer best known for his influential collaborations with Gil Scott-Heron during the 1970s. Blending jazz, soul, and socially conscious poetry, their work helped shape the foundations of hip-hop and neo-soul. Jackson’s warm Rhodes textures and innovative arrangements can be heard on classics like *Winter in America* and *Pieces of a Man*. Continuing to create and perform, he remains a vital voice in modern music, bridging generations through his timeless sound and unwavering commitment to storytelling.