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Thad Jones. American trumpeter, cornetist, french horn player, composer, and arranger. Born March 28, 1923, in Pontiac, Michigan, USA; died of cancer on August, 21, 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark. His elder brother is pianist Hank Jones, and his young brother is drummer Elvin Jones . He performed in Arcadia Club Band at age sixteen; 1941 ...
28 de mar. de 2024 · Introduction: Thad Jones, born Thaddeus Joseph Jones, one hundred and one years ago today on March 28, 1923, in Pontiac, Michigan, was a renowned jazz trumpeter, composer, and bandleader whose innovative arrangements and distinctive trumpet style left an indelible mark on the world of jazz. His contributions to the genre are celebrated for their creativity,…
Thad Jones, trumpeter, cornetist, bandleader, arranger and composer, was born near Detroit in Pontiac, Michigan on March 28, 1923. He is one of three brothers who have had prominent jazz careers: Hank Jones, the oldest of the three, has had a long career as a master pianist; the youngest, drummer Elvin Jones one of the most influential drummers in the modern era.
In late 1984 Jones took over the leadership of the Count Basie Orchestra but within a year bad health forced him to retire. Thad Jones recorded as a leader for Debut (1954-1955), Blue Note, Period, United Artists, Roulette, Milestone, Solid State, Artists House, A&M, Metronome, and many of the Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Orchestra’s best recordings ...
28 de mar. de 2023 · Thad Jones, born 100 years ago today in Pontiac, Michigan, recorded “Elusive” on his first record in 1954. “My Centennial” is number 100 in that fat book of charts at the Village Vanguard. Thad’s parents had moved to Pontiac from Mississippi in the Great Migration.
Thad Jones. American trumpeter, cornetist, french horn player, composer, and arranger. Born March 28, 1923, in Pontiac, Michigan, USA; died of cancer on August, 21, 1986, in Copenhagen, Denmark. His elder brother is pianist Hank Jones, and his young brother is drummer Elvin Jones . He performed in Arcadia Club Band at age sixteen; 1941 ...
11 de feb. de 2016 · The Thad Jones-Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra opened at the Village Vanguard 50 years ago this month. This tune comes from a demo tape of a band's first-ever public gig. The recording engineer was a 19 ...
