About Connie Jones
Lived 1934 – 2019 (aged 84). Connie Jones was an American jazz musician.
Conrad Rodman "Connie" Jones III (March 22, 1934 – February 14, 2019 ) was an American jazz trumpeter and cornetist from New Orleans.
Jones started playing the bugle while in military school, and later changed to trumpet at age 10. His first professional band was the Basin Street Six, a traditional New Orleans jazz group led by him and Pete Fountain. Fountain became Jones' long-time friend and collaborator.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Connie Jones?
American musician (1934–2019)
When was Connie Jones born?
Connie Jones was born on 22 March 1934 in New Orleans.
When did Connie Jones die?
Connie Jones died on 13 February 2019 in New Orleans.
What was Connie Jones's occupation?
Connie Jones was a jazz musician.
What nationality was Connie Jones?
Connie Jones was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Connie Jones. https://biography.guide/connie-jones/
MLA: "Connie Jones." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/connie-jones/.
Chicago: "Connie Jones." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/connie-jones/.
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