Sam Jones

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1. Samuel Jones (November 12, 1924 – December 15, 1981) was a jazz double bassist, cellist and composer. Sam Jones was born in Jacksonville, FL, and moved in 1955 to New York City. There, he played with Bobby Timmons, Tiny Bradshaw, Les Jazz Modes, Kenny Dorham, Illinois Jacquet, Freddie Hubbard, Dizzy Gillespie (1958–59) and Thelonious Monk. He is probably best known for his work with Cannonball Adderley (1959–65). He also spent several years working with Oscar Peterson) (1966-1970) and Cedar Walton and recorded with Bill Evans in the 1950s. His career primarily revolved around the New York City jazz scene. Jones wrote the jazz standards "Del Sasser" and "Unit 7" while working with Adderley. Other compositions include "Blue Funk", "Seven Minds", "O.P.", and "Cannon's Theme". Discography As leader 1960: The Soul Society (Riverside) 1961: The Chant (Riverside) 1962: Down Home (Riverside) 1974: Seven Minds (East Wind)[2] 1976: Cello Again (Xanadu) 1977: Changes and Things (Xanadu) 1977: Something In Common (Muse) 1978: Visitation (SteepleChase) 1978: The Bassists (Discovery) - with Keith Copeland, Kenny Barron 1978: Something New - 12 Piece Band (Interplay) 1988: Right Down Front: The Riverside Collection (Original Jazz Classics) As sideman With Cannonball Adderley Somethin' Else (1958; Blue Note) Portrait of Cannonball by Cannonball Adderley (1959; Riverside) The Cannonball Adderley Quintet in San Francisco (1959; Riverside) Them Dirty Blues by Cannonball Adderley (1960; R

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Mr Bonzo (from 'The Magnus Protocol')

Charlie Charlie

The Magnus Protocol (Original Soundtrack)

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A State Of Trance Episode 677

The Soul Society

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A State Of Trance Episode 661

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This Here Is Bobby Timmons / Easy Does It

Double Bass

Something In Common

Visitation

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A State of Trance Episode 703

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A State Of Trance Episode 667

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