Artist: Sam Jones


Samuel Jones was an American jazz double bassist, cellist, and composer. 

Sam Jones was born in Jacksonville, Florida, United States, and moved to New York City in 1958. He began his recording career with Tiny Bradshaw, before working with Bill EvansBobby Timmons, Les Jazz Modes,  Kenny DorhamIllinois JacquetFreddie HubbardDizzy Gillespie (1958–59), and Thelonious Monk.

He is probably best known for his work with  Cannonball Adderley, performing in his quintet from 1955 to 1956 and then again from 1959 to 1964,  and recording extensively for Riverside Records as both a leader and sideman.

He later spent several years working with Oscar Peterson (1966-1970) and Cedar Walton (1972-1977). In the 1970s, Jones recorded several albums as a bandleader for the Xanadu and SteepleChase  labels. Jones wrote the jazz standards "Del Sasser" and "Unit 7" while working with Adderley. Other compositions include "Blue Funk", "O.P.", "Bittersweet", and "Seven Minds". 

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Oscar Peterson, Sam Jones, Bobby Durham - live in Rome 1969 - Satin Doll

Sam Jones: Videos

Oscar Peterson, Sam Jones, Bobby Durham,"The Lamp is Low"

Sam Jones - Right Down Front ( Full Album )