Thad Jones

Thad Jones Thad Jones American jazz trumpeter (1923–1986) For the New Orleans music historian, see Tad Jones. Thaddeus Joseph Jones (March 28, 1923 – August 20, 1986)[1] was an American jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader who has been called "one of the all-time greatest jazz trumpet soloists".[2] Quick facts Born, Died ... Thad Jones Born Thaddeus Joseph Jones (1923-03-28)March 28, 1923 Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. Died August 20, 1986(1986-08-20) (aged 63) Copenhagen, Denmark Occupation(s) Musician, composer, arranger, bandleader Relatives Hank Jones Elvin Jones Musical career Genres Jazz Instrument(s) Trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn Years active 1954–1986 Labels A&M, Blue Note, Debut Formerly of Count Basie Orchestra DR Big Band The Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra Close Early life, family and education Thad Jones was…

GENRES: Jazz, Trumpet