Research Catalog

Title

Oral history interview with Virgil Jones.

Publication

New York : Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 1996.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Jones, Virgil
• Ridley, Larry
• Jazz Legacy Ensemble.
• Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.
• Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Louis Armstrong Jazz Oral History Project.

Description

3 videodiscs (95 min.) : sound, color; 4 3/4 in.

Summary

Virgil Jones begins the oral history interview with his impression of Louis Armstrong, his technique and musical artistry. As an aspiring jazz trumpeter Jones was influenced by established jazz musicians such as Roy Eldridge, Charlie Shaver, Charlie Parker, and many others. He recalls working with West Montgomery and was impressed by his musicality. Jones discusses his association with Ray Charles and personal impressions of Charles. Jones was neighbors with Miles Davis on Riverside Drive in Manhattan. He gives an anecdote about the time Davis lent him one of his trumpets. Jones and Ridley discuss the importance of proper intonation in playing jazz.

Subjects

• Armstrong, Louis, 1901-1971 > Influence
• Interviews
• Oral histories
• Trumpet > Technique
• Trumpet players > United States > Interviews
• Nonfiction films
• Jones, Philly Joe > Influence
• Charles, Ray, 1930-2004 > Influence
• Montgomery, Wes, 1923-1968 > Influence
• Hampton, Lionel > Influence
• Carter, Benny > Influence
• Jones, Virgil > Interviews
• African American musicians > Interviews
• Henderson, Luther, 1919-2003
• Jazz musicians > United States > Interviews
• Intonation (Musical pitch)
• Trumpet music (Jazz)
• Morton, Jelly Roll, 1890-1941 > Jelly's last jam
• Davis, Miles > Influence

Genre/Form

• Nonfiction films.
• Interviews.
• Oral histories.

Note

• Interviewer, Larry Ridley.
• The Louis Armstrong Jazz Oral History Project was funded by the Louis Armstrong Educational Foundation, Inc.

Credits (note)

• Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Louis Armstrong Jazz Oral History Project

Terms of Use (note)

• Permission required to cite, quote and reproduce; contact repository for information.

Biography (note)

• Virgil Jones born August 29, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana is a jazz trumpeter.

Linking Entry (note)

• Forms part of: Louis Armstrong Jazz Oral History Project.

Call Number

Sc Visual DVD-1130

OCLC

1130060270

Title

Oral history interview with Virgil Jones.

Production

New York : Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, 1996.

Country of Producing Entity

United States.

Type of Content

two-dimensional moving image

Type of Medium

video

Type of Carrier

videodisc

Digital File Characteristics

video file DVD

Event

Recorded July 16, 1996 Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

Terms Of Use

Permission required to cite, quote and reproduce; contact repository for information.

Credits

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, Louis Armstrong Jazz Oral History Project

Biography

Virgil Jones born August 29, 1939, in Indianapolis, Indiana is a jazz trumpeter.

Linking Entry

Forms part of: Louis Armstrong Jazz Oral History Project.

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Request Access to Schomburg Moving Images and Recorded Sound

Added Author

Jones, Virgil, interviewee.

Ridley, Larry, interviewer.

Jazz Legacy Ensemble.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture.

Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Louis Armstrong Jazz Oral History Project.

Research Call Number

Sc Visual DVD-1130

Sc Visual VRC-301 MII videotape