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Mar 21, 2022 · Self-taught and greatly inspired by Charles Mingus and British and American rhythm and blues, Percy Jones plies his craft with a repertoire of glissandos, harmonics, and three-finger riffage, among other techniques, in his work as a jazz-fusion prog-rock master.
Mar 14, 2022 · Percy Jones, the electric-bass visionary and founder of Brand X, is still reaching for new challenges. Learn more in this edition of Overdue Ovation.
- Bill Meredith
Percy Jones (born 3 December 1947) [1] is a Welsh bass guitarist known as a member of the jazz fusion ensemble Brand X, [2] from 1974-1980, and 1992-1999. Jones, who was born near Llandrindod Wells, [3] has also done extensive work as a session musician, and has been active with other groups.
Jan 29, 2024 · Percy Jones talks to Hit Channe about the new PAKT album "No Steps Left To Trace", being in Brand X with Phil Collins, his love for fretless bass, Brian Eno's uncoventional tactics in the studio and much more.
Nov 30, 2010 · Percy Jones is one of the definitive figures who carved out a role for the fretless bass and helped establish its place on the contemporary music scene. Best known for his work with jazz-fusion band Brand X, Percy collaborated with likes of Phil Collins and Robin Lumley.
After Brand X disbanded in the 1980s, Percy Jones became a session player in Manhattan, and saw the end of the great club era: CBGB and OMFUG’s, Max’s Kansas City, and The Bowery.
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Sep 27, 2010 · Percy was also a longstanding member of the jazz-rock fusion band Tunnels. Throughout his career, Jones has collaborated with Brian Eno, Suzanne Vega, Bill Frisell, Roy Harper, Richard Barbieri, Nova, Project Lo, Elliott Sharp, David Sylvian, Masami Tsuchiya, Bobby Previte and many others.
