Samuel Jones (jazz musician)
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Samuel Jones (November 12, 1924 in Jacksonville, Florida; died December 15, 1981) was a jazz bassist, cellist, and composer.
Jones played with Tiny Bradshaw, Les Jazz Modes, Kenny Dorham, Illinois Jacquet, Dizzy Gillespie (1958-59) and Thelonius Monk. He is likely best known for his work with Cannonball Adderley (1959-65), but also spent several years working with Oscar Peterson and Cedar Walton and recorded with Bill Evans in the 1950s. His career primarily revolved around the New York City jazz scene.[1]