Leroy Jones
Heavily influenced by the New Orleans jazz tradition, Leroy Jones has honored his rich heritage while seeking to expand his musical repertoire. He took up trumpet when he joined his elementary school's band. At 13, he joined guitarist Danny Barker's Fairview Baptist Brass Band, who also taught Jones privately. He spent four years in the city's popular St. Augustine High School Band. After graduating, he formed the Hurricane Brass Band, which along with the Fairview Band provided talent for the Dirty Dozen Brass Band. He toured Canada with Eddie "Cleanhead" Vinson and joined Della Reese, leading to international concert tours that eventually resulted in Jones performing in Southeast Asia for a three-year stretch. Recruited by Harry Connick, Jr. for his big band, Jones was Connick's opening act during his 1994 tour. He finally debuted to critical acclaim as a leader in 1995 with his CD Mo' Cream From the Crop.
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Discography
17 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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New Orleans Brass Band Music - Memories Of The Fairview & Hurricane Band
Jazz - Released by Lj Music on 13 Dec 2010
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I'm Talkin' Bout New Orleans
Jazz - Released by Lj Music on 10 Apr 2016
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New Orleans Brass Band Music, Vol. 2
Jazz - Released by Leroy Jones on 1 Jul 2023
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Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola, Vol. II
Jazz - Released by Spirit of New Orleans Productions on 5 Jul 2018
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Guillaume's Invitation
Guillaume Nouaux, Leroy Jones, Jerry Edwards, Julien Brunetaud, Sébastien Girardot
Jazz - Released by iMD-Guillaume Nouaux on 1 Nov 2006
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Leroy Jones & Katja Toivola
Jazz - Released by Spirit of New Orleans Productions on 27 Mar 2013
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My Cherie Amour / Feel Like Makin' Love
Jazz Fusion & Jazz Rock - Released by Leroy Jones on 5 May 2024
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March of the Toddlers
Jazz - Released by Leroy Jones on 12 May 2022
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Wonderful Christmas - A Brass Salute To The King Of Kings
Jazz - Released by Lj Music on 8 Dec 2010
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Sweeter Than A Summer Breeze
Jazz - Released by Lj Music on 1 Jan 2009
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Carnival Is in the Air
Jazz - Released by Lj Music on 29 Jan 2016
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I'm Talkin' Bout New Orleans
Jazz - Released by Lj Music on 20 Jan 2012
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Sweeter Than A Summer Breeze (feat. Louise Balkwill)
Jazz - Released by Leroy Jones on 12 May 2023
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