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Curtis Jones
Curtis Jones
Born: Aug 18, 1906 in Naples, TX
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Died: Sep 11, 1971 in Munich, Germany
Styles: Piano Blues, Electric Chicago Blues
Biography: The origins of the blues standard "Tin Pan Alley" can be traced directly back to pianist Curtis Jones, who also enjoyed considerable success in 1937 with his "Lonesome Bedroom Blues" for Vocalion (a song inspired by a breakup with his wife).

Jones started out on guitar but switched to the 88s after

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Trouble Blues
Trouble Blues
Released: 1960
Label: Fantasy Inc.
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The taciturn pianist in the company of a fine New York rhythm section and Johnny "Big Moose" Walker (but on guitar, not piano) made for a winning combination on this 1960 album. Jones delivers his downbeat ...Read full review
Lonesome Bedroom Blues
Lonesome Bedroom Blues
Released: 1962
Label: Delmark
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Jones, solo and at the top of his powers on piano and vocally, on a set produced by Bob Koester. The pianist was an exceptional lyricist, evidenced by his classic "Tin Pan Alley" and several lesser-known ...Read full review
More Curtis Jones albums: Main Albums (3), Compilations (7)
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