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Melvyn Deacon Jones

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Origin
  
Richmond, Indiana, US

Years active
  
c.1960 – present

Occupation(s)
  
musician

Name
  
Melvyn Jones


Genres
  
Soull, R&B, soul, blues

Associated acts
  
James Ramey, Baby Huey & the Babysitters, Johnny Ross, Buddy Miles, John Lee Hooker, Freddie King

July 29, 2018 - Blacks on Blues presents In Appreciation - "Melvyn Deacon Jones


Melvyn "Deacon" Jones is an organ player and founding member of Baby Huey & the Babysitters.

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Biography

In 1963 along with Johnny Ross and Jimmy Ramey aka Baby Huey, Jones formed Baby Huey & the Babysitters who went on to become a well known live attraction in Chicago. After Ramey's death in 1970 Jones would embark on a career that would see him work with Curtis Mayfield and John Lee Hooker.

During his career he has worked with Greg Allman, Elvin Bishop, Lester Chambers, Albert Collins, Freddie King, Pappo, and Buddy Miles. Richard Varrasso Management

1990s onwards

In 1992 the Bay Area Blues Society and the South Bay Blues Awards named Jones Keyboard Player of the Year.

Deacon Jones

  • "Lovin' A Pro" / "Play That Game" – Sundown 112 – (45 rpm single)
  • Makin Blues History – Nile Lotus – 2000 – (Compact disc album)
  • Jonesen For Money – Nile Lotus Productions – 2002 – (Compact disc album)
  • Jonesin' For Money - D7 Sounds LLC - 2015 - (Worldwide Digital)

    • Buddy Miles and Deacon Jones

  • Let's Talk About The Blues – Nile Lotus – (album) 1987

    • References

    Melvyn "Deacon" Jones Wikipedia
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