The Everest Years
Released: May 3, 2005
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Released: May 3, 2005
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The Everest Years reissues in full the albums Jo Jones Trio and Vamp 'Till Ready, two of drummer Jo Jones' three sets for Everest, bypassing a duet album with Milt Hinton titled Percussion and...
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Our Man Papa Jo!
Released: Dec 12, 1977
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Released: Dec 12, 1977
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The final session for a jazz legend. Drummer Jo Jones was nearing the end when he got together with his old friends, pianist Hank Jones and bassist Major Holley, for this 1982 session. He still...
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The Main Man
Released: Nov 29, 1976
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Released: Nov 29, 1976
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65 at the time and still in fine form, drummer Jo Jones had a rare opportunity to lead his own album for Pablo in 1976; the music has since been reissued on an OJC CD. Jones jams through four swing...
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The Essential Jo Jones
Released: Aug 11, 1955
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Released: Aug 11, 1955
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Jo Jones, one of the most influential drummers of the swing era, did not lead that many recording sessions of his own during his career. Producer John Hammond gave him his first two dates when he...
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Jo Jones Trio - EVEREST
Released: March 1959
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Released: March 1959
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Jo Jones is probably best known for his work with Count Basie, but his small-group dates as a leader, though overlooked, are also very rewarding. The veteran drummer is joined by pianist Ray Bryant...
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