Thad Jones
The third brother in the illustrious Jones family, along with pianist Hank and
drummer Elvin, his childhood fascination with Louis Armstrong led him to take up
the trumpet. At the end of the '30s, still a teenager, Thad Jones followed his
elder brother Hank, who gave him his first stage opportunities, in an orchestra
also led by another family member. Before doing his National Service in the
mid-40s, Thad Jones had already accumulated a number of stage experiences and
met Sonny Stitt. As if his path had been paved, he joined the army and, at the
same time, made the acquaintance o...
Embraceable YouFrank Wess and Thad Jones
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Sonny BoyThad Jones, Ruth Brown, Mel Lewis and Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra
Fine Brown Frame
3:36
Get Out of My Life WomanJoe Williams, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra
3:21
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)Joe Williams, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra
Presenting Joe Williams And Thad Jones ? Mel Lewis, The Jazz Orchestra
2:32
Nobody Knows the Way I Feel This MorningJoe Williams, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra
Presenting Joe Williams And Thad Jones ? Mel Lewis, The Jazz Orchestra
4:30
Embraceable YouMal Waldron, Teddy Charles, Elvin Jones, Thad Jones, Doug Watkins and Frank Wess
Olio
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