Sam Jones
Sam Jones' father was a pianist, but Sam studied guitar and played drums during
his school years. He took up the double bass (1945), made his debut as a
musician, and led a rhythm'n'blues band (1947-1948). He moved to New York in
1949. In 1953, he was hired in Cincinnati by Tiny Bradshaw as a bassist, with
whom he recorded. From this point on, Sam Jones entered the bebop scene, joining
Julius Watkins and Charlie Rouse's group Jazz Modes (1955). He went on to play
with the Jazz Prophets, a group formed by Kenny Dorham after his stint with the
Jazz Messengers. It was with the Adder...
Self DestructKolton Moore & the Clever Few, Sam Jones, Richard Dodd, Aaron Dowd, Kolton Moore, Ryan Wilcox, Matt Gumley, Ben Hussey (contributor), Matt Ross-Spang and Mikel McCarley
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Lifetimes and SecondsKolton Moore & the Clever Few, Sam Jones, Richard Dodd, Aaron Dowd, Kolton Moore, Ryan Wilcox, Matt Gumley, Matt Ross-Spang and Mikel McCarley
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You Are the Sunshine of My LifeSam Jones
More Of The Most Romantic Jazz Music In The Universe
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In a Sentimental MoodOscar Peterson, Sam Jones and Bobby Durham
Oscar Peterson Plays Duke Ellington
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There Is No Greater LoveSam Jones
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My Heart Stood StillNat Adderley, Louis Hayes, Sam Jones, Wes Montgomery and Keter Betts
Work Song
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