About Calvin Jones
Lived 1929 – 2004 (aged 75). Calvin Jones was an American jazz musician and pianist.
Calvin James Jones, Sr. (September 27, 1929 – October 10, 2004) was an American jazz and blues trombonist, bassist, pianist, composer, and educator. Born in Chicago, Illinois, and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Jones moved to Washington, D.C. in the 1970s, and remained there until his death from a heart attack in October 2004.
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Who was Calvin Jones?
American musician
When was Calvin Jones born?
Calvin Jones was born on 27 September 1929 in Chicago, Illinois.
When did Calvin Jones die?
Calvin Jones died on 10 October 2004 in Washington, D.C..
What was Calvin Jones's occupation?
Calvin Jones was a jazz musician and pianist.
What nationality was Calvin Jones?
Calvin Jones was American.
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· DBpedia: Calvin Jones (musician)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Calvin Jones. https://biography.guide/calvin-jones-jazz-musician/
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