Sam Jones
A nostalgic hard bop artist.
Sam Jones was an influential American jazz double bassist, cellist, and composer, best known for his foundational contributions to hard bop and bebop. He gained recognition through extensive collaborations with jazz giants like Cannonball Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, and Oscar Peterson, and is celebrated for composing jazz standards such as 'Del Sasser' and 'Unit 7'. His career was deeply rooted in the vibrant New York City jazz scene from the mid-1950s through the early 1980s.
Upcoming Events
Get notified when Sam Jones announces a show
Be the first to know.
Venues where Sam Jones plays
What kind of music does Sam Jones play?+
Sam Jones was a prominent jazz double bassist and cellist, known for his contributions to hard bop and bebop, including his composition 'Del Sasser'.
Who did Sam Jones play with?+
Sam Jones performed with many jazz legends, most notably with Cannonball Adderley, Dizzy Gillespie, and Oscar Peterson.
- sam jones jazz
- sam jones double bass
- sam jones del sasser
- sam jones music
- artists like sam jones
- sam jones albums
