George C Jones

Male

Pittsburgh

United States

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Made in Pittsburgh, PA.

My mom, Lillian Wilson, was a bass player with the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. She introduced me to jazz by taking me to the Jazz at the Philharmonics at a young age, where I was introduced to such jazz legends as J.J. Johnson, Sonny Stitt, Modern Jazz Quartet, Ella Fitzgerald, Lester Young, Jo Jones and others. After that exposure, jazz became number one as far as music is concerned, and I never looked back.

I've been playing congas and percussion since 1967. I've been fortunate to get my musical education from some of the Pittsburgh jazz masters, including Roger Humphries, Eric Kloss, Spider Rondinelli, Cecil Washington, Rolando Morales, Eric Susoeff, and many others.

I've been fortunate to have played in Pittsburgh and around the country and have played with Salsamba since 1984, which has been my main band. With Salsambe, I've been exposed to many Latin jazz masters such as Tito Puente, Dave Valentin, Andy Norell, Claudio Roditi and others.
Favorite Pittsburgh musicians/performers
Too many to mention
Favorite Jazz Radio or media station
WDUQ
Favorite Pittsburgh Jazz Venue
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Artist or Fan
artist

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  • Mark Leonard

    Hey Cousin!
    Hope one day to run into you in a jazz club rather than on line! Now that I'm retired, I have nothing but time!

    Mark

    Dec 18, 2009

  • Mark Leonard

    i hope that i can make it one night, seen you then!

    Dec 20, 2009

  • George Heid

    Happy Birthday Brotha George. Quite a journey isn't it? And mighty sweet to be on life's path with you my friend.

    Sep 8, 2010