Jonah Jones

Jonah Jones was called “the second Louis Armstrong” because of the quality of his expressive sound and constant inspiration. This, however, makes no full justice to his individual and personal talents. Jonah always played melodies with talent and inspiration and one never gets tired of listening to him. These recordings made in Nice Jazz Festival in 1978 find him performing alongside musicians who were up to his standards. Andre Persiani and Gerry Wiggins were among the pianists, the great trombonists Vic Dickenson and Wild Bill Davis, bassist Pierre Michelot or Oliver Jackson on drum. We could say that these sessions, recorded live, are ideal for those of us who love good jazz when it is simple and inspired.

PERSONNEL:

ON TRACKS [1-3]:

JONAH JONES, trumpet
BOB FIELDS, piano
IVAN ROLLE, bass
CLYDE LUCAS, drums
JEROME DARR, guitar

July 12, 1978

ON TRACKS [4-10]

JONAH JONES, trumpet
VIC DICKENSON, trombone
GERRY WIGGINS, piano
PIERRE MICHELOT, bass
OLIVER JACKSON, drums

July 13, 1978

ON TRACKS [11-13]

JONAH JONES, trumpet
BOB FIELDS, piano
IVAN ROLLE, bass
CLYDE LUCAS, drums
JEROME DARR,guitar

Plus Guest:
Vic Dickenson (b); Claude Gousset (tb); Will Bill Davinson (tp): Jimmy Mince (cl); Bob Wilder (as)

TRACKS:

01. It’s Allright Me
02. Just In Time
03. Rose Room
04. Bill Bailey
05. Basin Street Blues
06. Hello Dolly
07. All Of Me
08. Star Dust
09. Mack The Knife
10. Saint Louis Blues
11. You Make Me Love
12. I Can’t Get Started
13. Royal Garden Blues