Sam Jones (musician)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Samuel Jones |
| Born |
November 12, 1924 Jacksonville, Florida, United States |
| Died | December 15, 1981 (aged 57) |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instruments | Double bass, cello |
| Years active | 1955-1981 |
| Associated acts | Cannonball Adderley, Bobby Timmons, Oscar Peterson, Lou Donaldson, Nat Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, Kenny Burrell, Thelonious Monk, Al Cohn, Freddie Hubbard, Bill Evans, Tiny Bradshaw, Kenny Dorham, Illinois Jacquet, Cedar Walton |
Samuel "Sam" Jones (nickname Home, 12 November 1924 – 15 December 1981) was a jazz double bassist, cellist and composer.
Sam Jones was born in Jacksonville, FL, and moved in 1955 to New York City. There, he played with Bobby Timmons, Tiny Bradshaw, Les Jazz Modes, Kenny Dorham, Illinois Jacquet, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie (1958–59) and Thelonious Monk. He is probably best known for his work with Cannonball Adderley (1959–65). He also spent several years working with Oscar Peterson (1966-1970) and Cedar Walton and recorded with Bill Evans in the 1950s. His career primarily revolved around the New York City jazz scene. Jones wrote the jazz standards "Del Sasser" and "Unit 7" while working with Adderley. Other compositions include "Blue Funk", "O.P.", and "Seven Minds".
With Cannonball Adderley
With Nat Adderley
With Gene Ammons
With Chet Baker
With Walter Bishop Jr.
With Tina Brooks
With Kenny Burrell
With Donald Byrd
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