i know that the sanford and son theme song is
by quincy jones, but does anyone know who the
musicians are?

I don't know, but I would like to get a copy of the full-lenght version of the theme. And don't anybody tell me to get the "Television's Greatest Hits," CD Series, because it's not there. I've listened to it, and it's as short as it is on the show.

I'm sure the full version can be found on the Best of Quincy Jones - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000047879/happydaysonline3-20 - or on his Greatest Hits CD - http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000002G5S/happydaysonline3-20

I've downloaded the full version on Napster before... It's 3 minutes, 5 seconds long.

I don't know all of them,probably LA studio pros,but I'm pretty sure the funky opening bass line is by Chuck Rainey.