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From: "Andrew Ellis" <Andrew@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Wed, 19 Jan 2000 23:16:11 -0000
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A Sad Loss

British Musician Philip Jones Dies
     LONDON (AP) _ Philip Jones, who held the top trumpet position in
 six London orchestras and formed a brass ensemble that played for
 audiences worldwide, has died, British newspapers reported
 Wednesday. He was 71.
     He died Monday, the newspapers said. No cause or location of
 death was given.
     Jones, who came from a family of trumpeters, was determined to
 prove that brass instruments could hold center stage and captivate
 an audience. He created the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble and led the
 group on tours of more than 30 countries. The ensemble made 50
 recordings and performed 87 world premieres, The Guardian reported.
     Born on March 12, 1928, in Bath, England, Jones developed his
 musical skills early. In 1944, he won a scholarship to the Royal
 College of Music.
     He played for the Royal Philharmonic from 1956-60, the
 Philharmonia from 1960-64, the London Philharmonic from 1964-65,
 the New Philharmonia from 1965-67 and the British Broadcasting
 Corp. Symphony Orchestra from 1960-71.
     Jones formed his brass ensemble in 1951 as a quartet. The group
 added a fifth member in 1961, and as the number of engagements grew
 so did the size. By 1970, the band consisted of 10 players.
     They performed throughout Europe, the United States, Asia and
 Australia. Despite his success, Jones remained meticulous about the
 smallest details, The Guardian said. While the other musicians
 enjoyed a pre-concert meal, he would be alone on stage, carefully
 positioning everyone's music and lining up the stands, the
 newspaper said.
     Jones retired in 1986, coming to his decision after he drove
 over his own trumpet case and crushed it, The Times said.
     In retirement, he devoted his time to teaching and charity.
 Jones accepted a position at Trinity College of Music that he held
 until 1994. He also worked on a musicians' charity fund, acting as
 chairman in 1995.
     In 1977, Jones was awarded an OBE. In 1986, he was given the higher
honor of a CBE.
     Jones is survived by his wife, Ursula Strebi. Funeral
 arrangements were not immediately available.


http://www.infobeat.com/stories/cgi/story.cgi?id=2563458111-6d8


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