Jones & Collins Astoria Hot Eight
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The Jones & Collins Astoria Hot Eight were an American jazz band.
The Jones & Collins Astoria Hot Eight were led by cornetist Lee Collins and tenor saxophonist David Jones. They took their name from the Astoria Gardens, a venue in New Orleans where they played in 1928 and 1929. The group included a number of noted New Orleans jazz musicians in its relatively short life.
The ensemble recorded only once, doing a session at the Italian Hall in New Orleans on November 15, 1929. A total of four sides were released from these sessions: "Astoria Strut" b/w "Duet Stomp", issued on Victor Records, and "Damp Weather" b/w "Tip Easy Blues", issued on Bluebird Records.
[edit] Members
- Lee Collins - cornet
- David Jones - tenor saxophone
- Nat Story - trombone (does not play on the recording)
- Big Eye Louis Nelson - clarinet (does not play on the recording)
- Sidney Arodin - clarinet
- Theodore Purnell - alto saxophone
- Joseph Robichaux - piano
- Emanuel Sayles - banjo
- Al Morgan - double bass
- Joe Strode (Joe Stouger) - drums
[edit] References
- Mike Hazeldine, "Jones and Collins Astoria Hot Eight". Grove Jazz online.
