Samuel Jones (jazz musician)

Samuel Jones
Background information
Born	(1924-11-12)November 12, 1924 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Died	December 15, 1981(1981-12-15) (aged 57)
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
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 Jones (November 12, 1924 – December 15, 1981) was an American jazz double bassist, cellist, and composer.

Sam Jones was born in Jacksonville, Florida, 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

With James Clay

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