After his musical training at Cambridge, where he studied piano under Philip Mead, a concert pianist and composer, Dave went to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, London, in 1985. There he received tuition in harmony and jazz piano from Lionel Grigson. Soon after, he began a musical career. This included recording sessions at … Read more
The Positive Vibes, a Philadelphia band, released two versions the same album. Both were self-released by Hikeka Records in 1973. The first was the psych mix entitled “Court Is Closed” and then the self-titled “soul mix”, with added horns, and re-ordered to include two additional tracks – the ‘Vibe Ing Theme’ (and the ‘Soul Of … Read more
Dill Jones, an excellent, but now somewhat forgotten, stride piano player, was born in Wales. He studied in London and played with Humphrey Lyttelton (1947-1948). His own trio led him, and he worked in studios and radio in London in the 1950s. Jones moved to New York in 1961. He played at Condon’s and Ryan’s … Read more
Glenn Jones is an American Primitive Guitar master. This style was created in the 1950s by John Fahey. It features traditional fingerpicking techniques as well as wide-ranging influences. Jones was the leader of the post-rock group Cul de Sac. He uses his own tunes and custom-crafted partial caps, as well as a highly skilled guitar … Read more
Isham Jones was a leader and broke up many bands in the 1920s and ’30s. But his greatest legacy was as a songwriter. He wrote “It Had to Be You,” On the Alamo,” I’ll See You In My Dreams,” “The Love I Love Belongs to Someone Else,” and “There Is No Greater Love.” Isham Jones … Read more
Asa “Al Jolson” Yoelson was born to Jewish immigrants Moshe Ruben Yoelson, and Naomi Etta Cantor. He died in San Francisco on October 23, 1950. He was an American singer. He was one the most well-known entertainers in the first half century. Early life and career. Born to the Rabbi of Talmud Torah Synagogue, now … Read more
Eugenie Jones was first to the jazz scene in Seattle WA. Her unique voice was praised by jazz fans who adored it. They also described her as a singer they could listen to all evening. “I never thought I would be able to sing in front of audiences as a child. My undergraduate and graduate … Read more
Maggie Jones, also known as “The Texas Nightingale”, was born Fae Barnes in Texas about 1900. In 1922, she arrived in New York and joined the TOBA’s black vaudeville circuit. She was already singing in the Hall Johnson Choir and in Clarence Muse’s company by 1926. Maggie Jones was part the touring company for the … Read more
Zakk Jones, a Columbus-based guitarist, composer/arranger and educator, holds a B.M. Capital University Jazz Studies. He has been a Columbus musician for 7 years and has been privileged to perform at many major festivals and venues throughout the country. He performs regularly with Doc Robinson, Popgun and Safety Squad as well as Chris Jamison (from … Read more
