Jonah Jones Trumpet. A talented and flashy trumpeter skilled at playing with orchestras, big bands, and small Jazz ensembles...

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Jonah Jones Trumpet. A talented and flashy trumpeter skilled at playing with orchestras, big bands, and small Jazz ensembles, Jonah Jones became a major attraction at home and abroad in the '50s and '60s playing concise versions of melodic Swing standards and show tunes with a quartet. This beautiful French-made LeBlanc trumpet, serial #14380, was owned and used by Jones, and is in Excellent condition. "Jonah Jones" is inscribed in the bell of the trumpet. It comes with a carrying case that is slightly dinged but in overall great condition.

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