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Wayne Jones Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 1, 2013.

Jones, Wayne Eberly Age 80, born in Lafayette, IN, graduate of DePauw University, beloved husband and friend of Charlotte Bradley Jones (nee Corcoran); cherished son of the late Francis Arthur Jones D.D.S. and Olga Louise Jones (nee Eberly). Wayne was one of the most prominent swing and traditional jazz drummers in the country. Some of the bands he worked with included The Original Salty Dogs, James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band, The Red Rose Ragtime Band, Turk Murphy's San Francisco Jazz Band at Carnegie Hall, The West End Jazz Band, Sons of Bix, The Chicago Footwarmers Orchestra, The Neo-Passe Jazz Band, Terry Waldo's Gutbucket Syncopaters and Bob Schultz's Frisco Jazz Band. Wayne also toured with Phyllis Diller and the Gold Coast Jazz Band. Several venues were longtime gigs for Wayne. Jazz at Noon on the Showboat Sari S. and later at Andy's and the Don DeMicheal-Chuck Hedges Swingtet at Andy's. Wayne also wrote for Downbeat, The Mississippi Rag and other publications as a jazz writer and critic. Parkinson's Disease robbed him of his gift but seldom his humor. Visitation Sunday, 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a funeral service at 7:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road, ( 1/2 mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amvets, The Salvation Army or the Illiana Club of Traditional Jazz. For funeral information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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August 8, 2013

Bill Peatman

I have known Wayne since 1961 when I moved to Chicago from the east. He was a wonderful person with a wry humor. I miss him.

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June 16, 2013

Phil Cartwright

Wayne was a good friend and mentor for 50 years. I cherish the times I was able to spend with him in Chicago and after hours at the St. Louis Ragtime Festival. His legacy and influences endures and, I hope, will inspire many rhythm players in the future.
Phil Cartwright

June 10, 2013

Brooke Anderson

Wayne-
Sorry you're gone, but you'll not be forgotten. As well as a love for traditional jazz, Wayne and I shared an enthusiasm for WWII aircraft, and kept up a regular dialog about them. Another reason I'll miss him.

June 6, 2013

Wayne was not only a fine musician but a jazz scholar as well. His liner notes were to be read word for word, always increasing your appreciation of the music inside. How fortunate we were to honor him at the Bixfest this year.

Sally Fee

June 6, 2013

Wayne was not only a fine musician but a scholar of jazz. His liner notes were to be read word for word, always adding to the appreciation of the music within the cover. How fortunate we were to honor him at the Bixfest this year.

Sally Fee

June 5, 2013

Dan Havens

For years, when we needed to know about something, someone in jazz, we asked Wayne. A fine, fine musician and a loving person. He never minced words or lost the beat.

June 4, 2013

Phil Pospychala

I followed Wayne's career for over 55 years. Once I asked him why I chose to keep my 10" LPs and sell my standard 12" Lps and he said, "The 10" LP is the right size and similar to our beloved 78s. Four tunes per side is just about right, too." What a profound guy. We are happy Wayne was able to attend The Tribute to Bix fest at the Racine-Marriott this past March. It was our thrill to honor him for a lifetime of good music and not easy for Charlotte to drive him up there but he wanted to come. See you soon, man!

June 4, 2013

I followed Wayne's career for over 55 years and once asked him why I saved my 10" LPs after selling my standard 12" LP jazz collection? He agreed with the decision to save 10" LPs and said, "You saved them because they are just the right size, similar to our beloved 78's and four tunes per side is just about right. too." What a profound guy. We are so happy he was able to attend the last Tribute to Bix fest in March at the Racine-Marriott. It could not have been easy for Charlotte to drive him there. The honor was all ours to give back to him for a lifetime of good music.

June 4, 2013

Miles Zimmerman

Loss of a truly great friend and fellow traditional jazz musician. On one of our many talks on band breaks I mentioned my favorite trombonist, Lou McGarity. Months later on a break at Andy's Wayne handed me a bag filled with cassettes. He had taped every McGarity solo from all his enormous record collection. I still play them in my car whenever I'm driving somewhere. What a guy. I look back with a smile at the many years we played jazz together.

June 4, 2013

Laura Wyman

Sympathies to all of Wayne's many friends and musical colleagues. I've been enjoying listening to his work with James Dapogny's Chicago Jazz Band. An excellent drummer!

June 3, 2013

Carol and Bob Olsen

What a great loss for all of us. And, what a cruel disease is Parkinsons.

June 3, 2013

Bob Lord

I have many wonderful memories of Wayne, who was my friend, mentor, are drumming hero for nearly 50 years.

June 3, 2013

Dick Karner

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June 2, 2013

maureen Martin

Many fond memories of listening to Wayne play with the Salty Dogs and at many other concerts and festivals for many years. A great talent will be missed.

June 1, 2013

St. Louis Ragtime Fest and Emporium of Jazz and the cat you taught to smile. Remember you always.
Barbara Dodge (St. Paul, MN)

June 1, 2013

Jack Lord

I remeber "sessions" in Lafayette in the 50's with Wayne, Jim Snyder, and John Cooper; all great jazz men and good friends. May they all rest in peace.

June 1, 2013

The Gibbons Family

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