Richard M. Jones

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 [a=Armand J. Piron]s` Olympia Orchestra & some time with [a=King Oliver]. Moving to Chicago in 1919 he set up [a=Clarence Williams] publishing company & music store. While playing in Chicago bands through the 1920`s his main job was managing [l=Okeh] Records race records division. With his own studio band [a=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.