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Richard M. Jones

real name Richard Mariney Jones

Richard M. Jones is credited on 1,702 releases across 556 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1950–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,702

Credits

556

Albums

8

Decades active

502

In collections

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American jazz pianist, composer, band leader, record producer, vocalist, & businessman.
Born 13 June 1889 in Donaldson, Louisiana, USA
Died 8 December 1945 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
Born into a musical family, growing up in New Orleans. Jones played many instruments before making the piano his primary. Work included playing with Armand J. Pirons` Olympia Orchestra & some time with King Oliver. Moving to Chicago in 1919 he set up Clarence Williams publishing company & music store. While playing in Chicago bands through the 1920`s his main job was managing Okeh Records race records division. With his own studio band Richard Jones And His Jazz Wizards & as a pianist he backed many singers & bands. Composing such jazz standards as "Trouble In Mind" & "Riverside Blues", he remained active until his death as a musician & talent scout.

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Credited work

1,702 releases · 556 albums · active 1950–2025

  • Performance · 2,016
  • Production · 35
  • Other credits · 22

Studios: Kurhaus Scheveningen · CBS Studios, New York · Elektra Sound Recorders · Bee Jay Recording Studio

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