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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.
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 11, 2016 · An extensive and detailed interview with Percy from 2015. Fretless bassist, Percy Jones interviewed by Kev Hopper, May 2015. derg, old spice, joe vegas and 2 others like this. Mar 11, 2016 #2.
Jan 17, 2022 · The former Brand X bassist discusses his loyalty for fretless five-strings and the socially distanced recording sessions with Alex Skolnick that lead to his new band and album, PAKT.
Aug 24, 2021 · Bassist Percy Jones reflects on his work with Brian Eno on such groundbreaking albums as Another Green World (1975), Before And After Science (1977) among others. With hosts David C. Gross and...
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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.
Feb 17, 2013 · One of the earliest “name” bassists to become a recognised Wal user, Brand X’s fretless wizard, Percy Jones, was literally the poster-boy for the basses. Now resident in the US and gigging regularly with his band, Tunnels, we caught up with him to mine his memories of the genesis of a classic marque.
