Jo Jones
| Jonathan David Samuel Jones (October 7, 1911 – September 3, 1985) was an American jazz drummer. A band leader and pioneer in jazz percussion, Jones anchored the Count Basie Orchestra rhythm section from 1934 to 1948. He was sometimes known as Papa Jo Jones to distinguish him from younger drummer Philly Joe Jones. |
Birth and Death Data: Born October 7, 1911 (Chicago), Died September 3, 1985 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1956
Roles Represented in DAHR: drums
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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 125 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | D7VB-0886 | 10-in. | 5/20/1947 | Swingin' the blues | Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm | Jazz octet | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Victor | D7VB-0887 | 10-in. | 5/20/1947 | St. Louis boogie | Count Basie ; Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm | Jazz octet | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Victor | D7VB-0888 | 10-in. | 5/20/1947 | Basie's basement | Count Basie ; Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm | Jazz octet | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Victor | D7VB-0889 | 10-in. | 5/20/1947 | Backstage at Stuff's | Count Basie ; Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm | Jazz octet | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Victor | D7VB-0890 | 10-in. | 5/21/1947 | My buddy | Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm | Jazz nonet | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Victor | D7VB-0891 | 10-in. | 5/21/1947 | Shine on harvest moon | Count Basie ; Rhythm (Count Basie) | Jazz quartet | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Victor | D7VB-0893 | 10-in. | 5/21/1947 | I never knew (I could love anybody like I'm loving you) | Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm | Jazz nonet | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Victor | D7VB-0894 | 10-in. | 5/21/1947 | Sugar | Count Basie, his Instrumentalists and Rhythm | Jazz nonet | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Columbia | W26341 | 10-in. | 12/13/1939 | Night and day | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Columbia | W26342 | 10-in. | 12/13/1939 | The man I love | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Columbia | W26343 | 10-in. | 12/13/1939 | You're just a no account | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Columbia | W26344 | 10-in. | 12/13/1939 | You're a lucky guy | Billie Holiday | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B20568 | 10-in. | 1/25/1937 | He ain't got rhythm | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B20569 | 10-in. | 1/25/1937 | This year's kisses | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B20570 | 10-in. | 1/25/1937 | Why was I born? | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B20571 | 10-in. | 1/25/1937 | I must have that man | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B21217 | 10-in. | 6/01/1937 | Foolin' myself | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B21218 | 10-in. | 6/01/1937 | Easy living | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B21219 | 10-in. | 6/01/1937 | I'll never be the same | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B22192 | 10-in. | 1/06/1938 | My first impression of you | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B22194 | 10-in. | 1/06/1938 | When you're smiling | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B22195 | 10-in. | 1/06/1938 | I can't believe that you're in love with me | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B22255 | 10-in. | 1/06/1938 | If dreams come true | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B23642 | 10-in. | 10/31/1938 | Everybody's laughing | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums | |
| Brunswick | B23643 | 10-in. | 10/31/1938 | Here it is tomorrow again | Billie Holiday ; Teddy Wilson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | instrumentalist, drums |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jones, Jo," accessed April 25, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/324009.
Jones, Jo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 25, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/324009.
"Jones, Jo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 25 April 2024.
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LCNAR: Jones, Jo, 1911-1985 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85369941
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