Thad Jones | |
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| Born | Thaddeus Joseph Jones March 28, 1923 Pontiac, Michigan, U.S. |
| Died | August 20, 1986 (aged 63) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, arranger, bandleader |
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| Musical career | |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Instrument(s) | Trumpet, cornet, flugelhorn |
| Years active | 1954–1986 |
| Labels | A&M, Blue Note, Debut |
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Thaddeus Joseph Jones (March 28, 1923 – August 20, 1986)[1] was an American jazz trumpeter, composer and bandleader who has been called "one of the all-time greatest jazz trumpet soloists".[2]
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 234. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.
- ^ Barnhart, Scotty (2005). The World of Jazz Trumpet: A Comprehensive History & Practical Philosophy. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 220. ISBN 978-0634095276.