Jazz Currents

We’ve been exploring the careers of the Jones Brothers from Pontiac, Michigan.  We heard from pianist Hank Jones and trumpeter Thad Jones, so our final episode, focuses on the youngest brother - drummer Elvin Jones.

In our second “Jones Brothers” episode, we hear from trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader, Thad Jones.   

It is rare that a family would have three brothers that would go on to make such a significant impact on jazz music.  We are referring to the Jones Brothers from Pontiac, Michigan.

Von Freeman was a major force on the Chicago jazz scene for over 70 years and is responsible for mentoring a number of musicians that went on to achieve notoriety on an international level.

Detroit native Roland Hanna, was a world renowned pianist, composer, and educator.