Jo Jones

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 127 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role
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
Victor	D9VB-2777	10-in.	12/16/1949	I'm in the mood for love	Four Tunes ; Juanita Hall ; Benny Morton	Female vocal solo, with male vocal group and instrumental ensemble	instrumentalist, drums
Victor	D9VB-2778	10-in.	12/16/1949	Old Bojangles is gone	Four Tunes ; Juanita Hall ; Benny Morton	Female vocal solo, with male vocal group and instrumental ensemble	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

(Results 1-25 of 127 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jones, Jo," accessed November 21, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/324009.

Jones, Jo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 21, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/324009.

"Jones, Jo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 21 November 2024.