Thad Jones
The third brother in the illustrious Jones family, along with pianist Hank and
drummer Elvin, his childhood fascination with Louis Armstrong led him to take up
the trumpet. At the end of the '30s, still a teenager, Thad Jones followed his
elder brother Hank, who gave him his first stage opportunities, in an orchestra
also led by another family member. Before doing his National Service in the
mid-40s, Thad Jones had already accumulated a number of stage experiences and
met Sonny Stitt. As if his path had been paved, he joined the army and, at the
same time, made the acquaintance o...
La SolitudeThad Jones
Smack Dab in the MiddleJoe Williams, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra
Rocks in My BedJoe Williams, Hank Jones, Thad Jones, Ben Webster, Barry Galbraith, Milt Hinton and Osie Johnson
Why Was I Born?Johnny "Hammond" Smith, Ray Barretto, Thad Jones and Seldon Powell
Fine Brown FrameThad Jones, Ruth Brown and Mel Lewis
Black CoffeeThad Jones, Ruth Brown, Mel Lewis and Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra
La SolitudeThad Jones
The Noble Art Of Teddy Wilson
5:38
Smack Dab in the MiddleJoe Williams, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra
Count Basie at Newport
3:29
Rocks in My BedJoe Williams, Hank Jones, Thad Jones, Ben Webster, Barry Galbraith, Milt Hinton and Osie Johnson
3:35
Why Was I Born?Johnny "Hammond" Smith, Ray Barretto, Thad Jones and Seldon Powell
Open House
4:38
Fine Brown FrameThad Jones, Ruth Brown and Mel Lewis
3:15
Black CoffeeThad Jones, Ruth Brown, Mel Lewis and Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra
4:30
