Artist: All Jazz Artists

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

Arthur Jones (b. Arthur Jones (b. 1940 in Cleveland, USA; d. 1998 New York City City, USA) is an American Free Jazz alto jazz saxophonist best known for his warm and energetic tones. Jones began his career in a Rock and Roll group. After hearing Eric Dolphy and Ornette Coleman’s music, Jones began to play … Read more

J. J. Johnson, born James Louis Johnson, was an American jazz trombonist and composer. He died on February 4, 2001. He recorded many popular albums together with Kai Winding as well as solo albums. He was also a sideman on many great jazz recordings. Many of his compositions such as “Wee Dot,” “Lament,” and “Enigma” … Read more

James Price Johnson, born February 1, 1894 and died November 17, 1955 was an African-American composer and pianist. Johnson, along with Luckey Roberts was the pioneer of the stride style for piano playing. Johnson was born in New Brunswick. Johnson’s family immigrated to New York City in 1908. In 1912, he was first engaged at … Read more

Osie Johnson was a highly-respected drummer in New York in the 1950s and first half of 1960s. He made countless recordings and worked steadily in the studios. Osie Johnson began his professional career in 1941. He was a member of Sabby Lewis’ Boston band (1942-1943), then he was in the military, where he was a … Read more

Peter (Pete) Johnson (March 25th, 1904 – March 23rd, 1967) was an American jazz pianist and boogie-woogie player. Pete Johnson was born in Kansas City (Missouri). He was buried in Meyer Hospital, Buffalo NY. His musical career began in 1922, when he was a drummer in Kansas City. He was a pianist and often accompanied … Read more

Plas was born in Donaldsonville (La.), about sixty miles north-east of New Orleans. Plas and Ray, their brother, formed the Johnson Brothers Combo as teenagers. They played around New Orleans for many years. Plas left New Orleans to travel with the Chartes Brown Blues Band in 1951. After a brief stint in the Army, Plas … Read more