.jpg) Jonah Jones, Columbia studios, March 1947. Photography by William P. Gottlieb Image by William P. Gottlieb, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Jonah JonesJonah Jones Jonah Jones American jazz musician (1909–2000) For the sculptor and writer, see Jonah Jones (sculptor). Jonah Jones (born Robert Elliott Jones; December 31, 1909 – April 30, 2000)[1] was a jazz trumpeter who created concise versions of jazz and swing and jazz standards that appealed to a mass audience. In the jazz community, he is known for his work with Stuff Smith. He was sometimes referred to as "King Louis II", a reference to Louis Armstrong. Jones started playing alto saxophone at the age of 12 in the Booker T. Washington Community Center band in Louisville, Kentucky, before quickly transitioning to trumpet, where he excelled. This article needs additional citations for verification. (October 2015) Quick facts Background information,… (Source: Wikipedia)
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