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...
Gee Baby, Ain't I Good to YouJoe Williams, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra
Everyday I Have the Blues
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Bye Bye BlackbirdRuth Brown, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra
Fine Brown Frame
2:34
Black CoffeeThad Jones, Ruth Brown, Mel Lewis and Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra
Fine Brown Frame
4:30
It Don't Mean a Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)Joe Williams, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra
Presenting Joe Williams And Thad Jones ? Mel Lewis, The Jazz Orchestra
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Fine Brown FrameRuth Brown, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra
Fine Brown Frame
3:12
Smack Dab in the MiddleJoe Williams, Thad Jones and Mel Lewis Orchestra
Count Basie at Newport
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