Jones & Collins Astoria Hot Eight

The Jones & Collins Astoria Hot Eight were an American jazz band.

The Jones & Collins Astoria Hot Eight were led by cornetist Lee Collins and tenor saxophonist David Jones. They took their name from the Astoria Gardens, a venue in New Orleans where they played in 1928 and 1929. The group included a number of noted New Orleans jazz musicians in its relatively short life.

The ensemble recorded only once, doing a session at the Italian Hall in New Orleans on November 15, 1929. A total of four sides were released from these sessions: "Astoria Strut" b/w "Duet Stomp", issued on Victor Records, and "Damp Weather" b/w "Tip Easy Blues", issued on Bluebird Records.

Members

*Lee Collins - cornet
*David Jones - tenor saxophone
*Nat Story - trombone (does not play on the recording)
*Big Eye Louis Nelson - clarinet (does not play on the recording)
*Sidney Arodin - clarinet
*Theodore Purnell - alto saxophone
*Joseph Robichaux - piano
*Emanuel Sayles - banjo
*Al Morgan - double bass
*Joe Strode (Joe Stouger) - drums

References

*Mike Hazeldine, "Jones and Collins Astoria Hot Eight". "Grove Jazz" online.