Samuel Jones (musician)
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| Birth name | Samuel Jones |
| Born | November 12, 1924 |
| Origin | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Died | December 15, 1981 |
| Genre(s) | Jazz |
| Instrument(s) | Double bass, Cello |
| Associated acts | Cannonball Adderley |
Samuel Jones (12 November 1924–15 December 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 Thelonious 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] Jones wrote the jazz standard "Del Sasser", among other tunes.
[edit] Select discography
As a leader:
- The Soul Society (1960; Riverside)
- The Chant (1961; Original Jazz Classics)
- Down Home (1962; Original Jazz Classics)
- Right Down Front: The Riverside Collection (1988; Original Jazz Classics)
As a sideman:
- Byrd In Hand by Donald Byrd (1959; Blue Note Records)
- Bopstacle Course by Terry Gibbs (1974; Xanadu Records)
- The Influence by Jimmy Raney (1975; Xanadu Records)
- Al Cohn's America by Al Cohn (1976; Xanadu Records)
- True Blue by Al Cohn, Dexter Gordon (1976; Xanadu Records)
- Silver Blue by Al Cohn, Dexter Gordon (1976; Xanadu Records)
- Opening Remarks by Ted Dunbar (1978; Xanadu Records)
- The Colossus Of Detroit by Billy Mitchell (1978; Xanadu Records)
- Somethin' Else by Cannonball Adderley (1958; Blue Note Records)
