President, A&R Arista Records/EVP A&R, RCA Music Group.

He was previously Senior Vice President of A&R, RCA Music Group. Larry continues to report to Barry Weiss, Chairman & CEO RCA/JIVE Label Group and is based in the company’s New York headquarters.

Jackson joined J Records upon its inception in 2000.

During his tenure, Larry has handled the A&R process for multi-platinum artists such as Jennifer Hudson and her Grammy winning self-titled debut album, Leona Lewis’ debut album Spirit and this fall’s follow up ECHO. Most notably, Larry is co-producer for Whitney Houston’s acclaimed, successful musical return, I Look To You, which has already sold close to a million copies to date. Additionally, Larry is working with Monica on her new album set for release in December and has begun work on the debut for singer/hit songwriter BC Jean, who penned Beyonce’s smash “If I Were A Boy.” Jackson was recently selected one of Billboard’s “30 Under 30” in recognition of his contribution to the music community.

Before joining the team at J Records, Larry was the Music Director and a prominent on-air personality at San Francisco’s KMEL.

Jackson began his career there as an intern.

Attended Arch Bishop Riordan High School 4.0 GPA and lettered 3 years track and field.