Deacon Jones – Bluesman and Author to Speak in LA!

Deacon Jones – Bluesman and Author to Speak in LA!

This Monday at the Memorial Branch Library – Deacon Jones

Author Talk & Concert Series – Refreshments will be served

Deacon Jones, author of 40 Years with the Blues Legends: The Life and Times of Melvyn “Deacon” Jones.

A composer and arranger, as well as a widely-acknowledged master of the Hammond B3 organ, Deacon Jones served for over 18 years as band leader for blues legends John Lee Hooker, Freddie King and Curtis Mayfield.

During his 40 year career he has played with legends such as: Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Carlos Santana, Noel Redding, Stevie Ray Vaughn. Mick Fleetwood. Johny Clyde Copeland  to name a few.

He has also worked for or recorded with the following Superstar Artists: Elvin Bishop, Eddie Money, Lester Chambers, Dr.John, Gregg Allman, Buddy Miles, Albert Collins, Robert Cray,  Hank Ballard, Marva Wright, Freddie King, Benny Turner, Harold Jones, Katie Webster and Lydia Pense .

Where: Memorial Branch / Los Angeles Public Library
4625 W. Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90019

tel: (323) 938-2732
When: Monday, February 8 at 6:30pm

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February 8, 2010
12:00 amto6:30 pm

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