About
Prolific composer, active jazz trumpeter, and music teacher at the Royal Danish Conservatory.
Before fame
He started playing professionally when he was sixteen and was self-taught.
Trivia
He performed in many big bands, including one he founded called Eclipse.
Family life
At the time of his death, he had two daughters and a son with his wife Lis Jones.
Associated with
His brother is drummer Elvin Jones.