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Little Sonny Jones
12+ albums
bluesNew OrleansClassic BluesAlltraditional blues
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Little Sonny Jones (April 15, 1931 – December 17, 1989) was an American New Orleans blues singer and songwriter. Over his lengthy career, Jones worked with various blues musicians, most notably Fats Domino. He is not to be confused with fellow blues musicians, Little Sonny nor Little Sonny Warner. He was born Johnny Jones in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, and started singing professionally in the late 1940s. He befriended Fats Domino and, whilst working together, was given his nickname by Domino. In 1953 he released his debut single, "Do You Really Love Me" / "Is Everything Allright?", on Specialty. Jones recorded a further four songs for Imperial in 1954, which were produced by Dave Bartholomew, but all releases failed to find a commercial market. His connection with Domino endured and, up to 1961, Jones remained as Domino's opening act. Jones tracks included the blues standard, "Farther Up the Road". Jones was employed as the vocalist by a New Orleans based band led by the brothers, David and Melvin Lastie, until the late 1960s. Jones also had regular employment at a sugar factory. He returned to the recording studio in 1975, and issued his album, New Orleans R&B Gems, initially on the Netherlands based Black Magic label. With contributions from veteran musicians including Dave "Fat Man" Williams, the record faithfully copied the R&B style and sound of the 1950s. It was re-issued in 1995 by Black Top. Jones was a regular performer at the New Orleans Jazz & Herita
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New Orleans R&B Gems
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Mardi Gras Blues
New Orleans Rhythm & Blues
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Crescent City Bounce: From Blues To R&B In New Orleans, CD C
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The Spirit of New Orleans: The Genius of Dave Bartholomew Disc 1
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100 Mardi Gras Favorites - The Ultimate New Orleans Jazz Party
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Spirit Of New Orleans: The Genius Of Dave Bartholomew
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The Spirit of New Orleans: The Genius of Dave Bartholomew
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Crescent City Bounce, From Blues To R&B In New Orleans
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Wisky Women And Wine
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The Genius Of Dave Bartholomew (Disc 1)
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New Orleans Roots of Soul 1941-1962