Artist: All Jazz Artists

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Vincent Hugh Jones was born 24 March 1954 in Paisley, Scotland. Jones’ family immigrated to Australia in 1955 and settled in Wolloongongong, New South Wales. He was the son of a musician and began playing trumpet in local bands at an early age. He was a huge fan of cool jazz and was particularly influenced … Read more

Jones was born in Los Angeles on June 8, 1968. His father, Willie Jones II (a jazz pianist who is well-known for his accomplishments), introduced him to music through his son. The younger Jones was determined to further his musical skills and spent the next few decades working with well-respected musicians and instructors. He began … Read more

Jo Jones changed the role of the drummers’ timekeepers from the bass drum, to the hi-hat drum cymbal. This greatly influenced all bop and swing drummers. Louie Bellson and Buddy Rich were two of the many who benefited from Jones’ light, forceful playing. Jones swung with the Count Basie Orchestra using the right accents. Jones … Read more

Ivan Joseph Jones (also known as “Boogaloo Joseph”) is a jazz guitarist. He was born November 1, 1940. After a 1969 album of the same title, he made his solo debut on Prestige Records as Joe Jones. He was given the nickname to differentiate him from other musicians with similar names, such as R.

Jonah Jones, a talented and charismatic trumpeter, discovered a formula that made him a big attraction for a decade. He played concise versions of melodic jazz standards and show tunes muted by a quartet. Jones was a vital trumpeter for over two decades, even though he was only discovered by non-jazz audiences in the late … Read more

Lara Jones, who is an improviser and composer, educator, and collaborator, is part of the award-winning trio J Frisco, (Jazz North Introduces), and 4 piece Beyond Albedo, (Northern Line). She is based in Leeds. Her solo saxophone creates meditative, immersive soundscapes.

Music lovers know Leroy Jones as the “keeper” of New Orleans’ jazz tradition. Critics call him the best musician the Crescent City has ever produced. The Leroy Jones Quintet’s mission is to bring New Orleans music to all audiences. It will feature the music of Buddy Bolden and Louis Armstrong. Jones says that they will … Read more