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), Died November 19, 1964 (Chicago)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1949 - 1955

Roles Represented in DAHR: piano

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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 November 9, 2024, https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/355585.

Jones, Little Johnny. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 9, 2024, from https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/355585.

"Jones, Little Johnny." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 9 November 2024.

DAHR Persistent Identifier

URI: https://adpprod1.library.ucsb.edu/names/355585

External Sources

Wikipedia: Little Johnny Jones

Discogs: Little Johnny Jones

Allmusic: Little Johnny Jones

Linked Open Data Sources

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

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

VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/32183612

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

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