Little Johnny Jones

Little Johnny Jones (born Johnnie Jones; November 1, 1924 – November 19, 1964) was an American Chicago blues pianist and singer, best known for his work with Tampa Red, Muddy Waters, and Elmore James.

Birth and Death Data: Born November 1, 1924 (Jackson (capital and largest city of Mississippi, United States)), Died November 19, 1964 (Chicago (city and county seat of Cook County, and largest city in State of Illinois, United States of America) )

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1949 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano, vocalist, leader

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Recordings (Results 1-25 of 26 records)

Company Matrix No. Size First Recording Date Title Primary Performer Description Role Audio
Victor E0VB-3394 10-in. 3/7/1950 1950 blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-3395 10-in. 3/7/1950 It's good like that Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-3396 10-in. 3/7/1950 Love her with a feelin' Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-3397 10-in. 3/7/1950 New deal blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-4564 10-in. 11/7/1950 Midnight boogie Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-4565 10-in. 11/7/1950 Dont blame Shorty for that Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-4566 10-in. 11/7/1950 I miss my lovin' blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E0VB-4567 10-in. 11/7/1950 Sweet little angel Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E1VB-0490 10-in. 3/20/1951 Since baby's been gone Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E1VB-0491 10-in. 3/20/1951 She's dynamite Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E1VB-0492 10-in. 3/20/1951 Pretty baby blues Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor E1VB-0493 10-in. 3/20/1951 Early in the morning Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental quartet instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0460 10-in. 3/24/1949 It's a brand new boogey Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0461 10-in. 3/24/1949 Come on, if you're coming Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0462 10-in. 3/24/1949 Please try to see it my way Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-0463 10-in. 3/24/1949 When things go wrong with you Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with instrumental ensemble instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-1147 10-in. 7/21/1949 Put your money where your mouth is Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-1148 10-in. 7/21/1949 That's her own business Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-1149 10-in. 7/21/1949 It's too late now Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Victor D9VB-1150 10-in. 7/21/1949 I'll find my way Tampa Red Male vocal solo, with jazz/dance band instrumentalist, piano  
Atlantic 1126 10-in. 10/7/1953 Ti-ri-lee Blues Kings ; Joe Turner instrumentalist, piano  
Atlantic 1424 10-in. 1/28/1955 Morning, noon and night Blues Kings (Musical group : Joe Turner) instrumentalist, piano  
Atlantic 1426 10-in. 1/28/1955 Hide and seek Blues Kings (Musical group : Joe Turner) instrumentalist, piano  
Atlantic 1427 10-in. 1/28/1955 Flip, flop and fly Blues Kings ; Joe Turner instrumentalist, piano  
Chess U7445 10-in. 8/12/1952 The last time Jimmy Roger's Rocking Four instrumentalist, piano  
(Results 1-25 of 26 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jones, Little Johnny," accessed December 25, 2025, http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/355585.

Jones, Little Johnny. (2025). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved December 25, 2025, from http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/355585.

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DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: http://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/355585

External Sources

Wikipedia: Little Johnny Jones

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Linked Open Data Sources

LCNAR: Jones, Johnny, 1924-1964 - https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n80064637

Wikidata: Little Johnny Jones - https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1865656

VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/32183612

MusicBrainz: Little Johnny Jones - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/57fc57a0-e6d3-44c9-9854-6aa3673019b5

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