Thad Jones

Thad Jones
Born: Mar 28, 1923 in Pontiac, MI
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Died: Aug 20, 1986 in Copenhagen, Denmark
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Bop, Hard Bop, Mainstream Jazz, Standards, Modern Big Band, Post-Bop
Biography: A harmonically advanced trumpeter/cornetist with a distinctive sound and a talented arranger/composer, Thad Jones (the younger brother of Hank and older brother of Elvin) had a very productive career. Self-taught on trumpet, he started playing professionally when he was 16 with Hank Jones and Sonny Stitt. ...Read full biography
The Magnificent Thad Jones
Released: 1956
Label: Blue Note Japan
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In 1956, trumpeter Thad Jones was making his way forward as a leader and apart from his important role with the Count Basie Orchestra, having recorded for the Charles Mingus owned "Debut" and Period labels. ...Read full review
Thad Jones and the Mel Lewis Quartet
Released: 1977
Label: A&M
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This is one of the finest small-group sessions of cornetist Thad Jones' career. With strong and very alert assistance from drummer Mel Lewis (his co-leader in their celebrated big band), pianist Harold ...Read full review
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