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Musical work
jazz trombonist. Instruments recorded in the collection: trombone; early trumpet/drums study. Genres: jazz; swing; big band.
Evidence and identity
AllMusic supports the trombone role and Boley birthplace; the museum guide independently lists Boley/trombone.|Round-three raw disposition: hold_for_identity_review
Claude Jones — Biography, Discography, Albums & Expert Reviews
AllMusic identifies Claude Jones as a jazz trombonist, born February 11, 1901 in Boley, Oklahoma, and says he began playing trombone at 13 after earlier trumpet and drum lessons.
Claude Jones artist profile
The profile identifies Claude Jones as a trombonist but states ‘not Boley, Oklahoma’ and gives Wheeling, West Virginia as birthplace.