Isham Jones (31 January, 1894 - 19 October, 1956) was a United States bandleader, violinist, saxophonist, bassist and songwriter. Jones was born in Coalton, Ohio, grew up in Saginaw, Michigan, where he started his first band. In 1915 he moved to Chicago, Illinois, which remained his base through 1924. After that he toured England before reestablishing himself in New York City. Wikipedia
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The September 1923 issue of the sheet music publication Melody includes an article about his early years (the article itself is based on an interview Jones gave to the Boston Post). www.redhotjazz.com/ishamjones.html
Isham Jones Leader/Composer This guy went on to become one of America's most prolific song writers and at the time one of the more popular bands. www.shellac.org/wams/wijones.html