Sam Jones (musician)

Samuel Jones
Background information
Birth name Samuel Jones
Born November 12, 1924(1924-11-12)
Origin Jacksonville, Florida
Died December 15, 1981(1981-12-15) (aged 57)
Genres Jazz
Instruments Double bass, Cello
Associated acts Cannonball Adderley, Bobby Timmons

Samuel Jones (12 November 1924 – 15 December 1981) was a jazz bassist, cellist, and composer.

Sam Jones was born in Jacksonville, FL and moved to New York city in 1955. There, Jones played with Bobby Timmons, Tiny Bradshaw, Les Jazz Modes, Kenny Dorham, Illinois Jacquet, Freddie Hubbard, 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)1966 / 1970' 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 standards "Del Sasser" and "Unit 7" while working with Adderley. Other compositions include "Blue Funk", "O.P.", and "Cannon's Theme".

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Discography

As leader

As sideman

With Cannonball Adderley

With Nat Adderley

With Walter Davis Jr.

With Lou Donaldson

With Terry Gibbs

With Blue Mitchell

With Bobby Timmons

With Oscar Peterson

With Others

References

  1. ^ Down Beat Profile
  2. ^ Allmusic review