Famous relatives of jazz musicians

[Pharaohrock]

This is the trippiest one.....McCoy Tyner's brother, Jarvis- is the vice president of the American Communist Party.

....Wynton Marsalis' wife is the actress who plays opposite Dick Van Dyke in that crime show. Can't remember her name now. She was on a soap for a while.

Anybody got any others???

[clifton]

David Dinkins, former mayor of New York City, is the father-in-law of vibist Jay Hoggard.

[DWBass]

Originally posted by clifton
David Dinkins, former mayor of New York City, is the father-in-law of vibist Jay Hoggard. Jay Hoggard used to be a neighbor of mine in Mount Vernon, NY. He lived 2 doors away. I never did get a chance to play with him as he moved away well before I became proficient on the bass.

[rachel]

Wes Montgomery's grandson, Anthony Montgomery plays Travis Mayweather on the UPN series "Enterprise" (the prequel to Star Trek) besides doing quite a bit of other work in television. Maybe not over the top famous, but we're proud of him here at home. (and for the ladies out there he is quite a honey....)

http://www.treknation.com/interviews/anthony_montgomery.shtml

[Pharaohrock]

That's a good one!

[jazzically]

Isn't George Cloony's grandma some jazz diva? And her son ran for senator in the last elections (lost).

[BFrank]

George's AUNT was Rosemary Clooney.
His father ran for office in the last election (I don't remember which office, though)

[walkin]

I heard that Kid Ory`s grandson is the mayor of New Orleans(or was,it was a few years ago I heard this mentioned)

[jazzcritic]

Pianist Bill Evans' son Evan Evans is a soundtrack composer and owner of E3 Records.

[jkelman]

Matthew Garrison (bassist) is son of Jimmy Garrison (ditto)
Joshua Redman (saxophone) is son of Dewey (ditto again)
Ravi Coltrane (saxophone) is son of John (ibed)
Petra Haden (singer, violin) is daughter of Charlie (bass and happily, no singer) - and, in fact, she's one of triplets who all play
Karen Mantler (keys, vocals, harmonica), daughter of Carla Bley and Michael Mantler
Dylan Howe (drums) son of Steve Howe (guitarist, Yes)

There are more, but these come to mind without thinking too hard.....
Best!
John

[Fran]

Matthew Garrison (bassist) is son of Jimmy Garrison (ditto)
Joshua Redman (saxophone) is son of Dewey (ditto again)
Ravi Coltrane (saxophone) is son of John (ibed)
Petra Haden (singer, violin) is daughter of Charlie (bass and happily, no singer) - and, in fact, she's one of triplets who all play
Karen Mantler (keys, vocals, harmonica), daughter of Carla Bley and Michael Mantler
Dylan Howe (drums) son of Steve Howe (guitarist, Yes)

There are more, but these come to mind without thinking too hard.....
Best!
John

Kyle Eastwood - Bass is the son of Clint Eastwood
Duffy Jackson - Drummer is Chubby Jackson's son

[Hot Ptah]

Pyeng Threadgill is Henry Threadgill's daughter. She recorded a good album last year, of the songs of bluesman Robert Johnson.
Neneh Cherry is Don Cherry's stepdaughter. She was a promising solo artist with some albums under her own name. I've lost track of what she's been doing lately.
Nas, a hip hop artist of renown, is Olu Dara's son.

[Tenorman]

Sax player Anthony Braxton

Singer or actress? Toni Braxton

Any relation????

[ken fletcher]

Natalie Cole daughter of Nat "King" Cole
Robert Bourassa former premier (and nationalist) of the Province of Quebec who died of skin cancer in 1996 has a well known (in Canada) jazz pianist son Francois Bourassa. His new CD is very good :- www.francoisbourassa.com

[jlhoots]

Denardo Coleman

[spitfirepete]

Dont forget Dave Brubeck's sons, quite accomplished, and Dave's Brother wrote half the music for 'Brubeck Plays Bernstein Plays Brubeck' recorded with the NY Philharmonic and a very good album.

[jkelman]

And of course Norah Jones is the relatively estranged daughter of Ravi Shankar.
John

[kenny weir]

Paul Desmond was my aunty.

[Fran]

A true Jazz Star was Milt Gabler the founder of Commodore Records his nephew is a true Jazz Fan Billy Crystal Comedian etc.

[emanuel ferritis]

This has been an especially fun thread :) . But apart from some of the larger number jazz families - Cole, Marsalis, Brubek, Heath, Jones, Pizzareli - are there any three generation jazz families? My brain is a little off, a little tired too, but I'm sure there must be a three generation family that I can't think of. What am I not remembering?

[Chris A]

I didn't attend the conception, but I believe singer Jeannie Bryson's father was Dizzy Gillespie.

[Hot Ptah]

Duke Ellington and Mercer Ellington have not been mentioned.

[BFrank]

Harry Connick, Jr.'s father was the District Attorney of New Orleans (or something like that).

Lenny Kravitz' parents were both in the TV industry. His mother was an actress on The Jeffersons and his father was a producer.

[Tom K]

And who were Grachan Moncur I and Grachan Moncur II?

[burning dog]

Chet baker played with a pianist who was Mussolini's son.

[Lonson]

Grachan's were grandfather and son, the older a remarkable bassist. The other. . . not one of my favorite trombonists. :indiff:

How about Clarence Williams the pianist/entrepreneur (ripoff king?) and Clarence Williams III the actor (who must have had a lot of fun playing Jelly Roll in that great movie!)

[jlhoots]

3 generations:
Roy Haynes
Graham Haynes
Roy's grandson (name escapes me at the moment) is playing drums in Vijay Iyer's group on the new Savoy CD.
I believe that's all correct.
Please correct if I've screwed this up.

Addendum: I looked it up. Roy's grandson's name is Marcus Gilmore.

[Hot Ptah]

3 generations:
Roy Haynes
Graham Haynes
Roy's grandson (name escapes me at the moment) is playing drums in Vijay Iyer's group on the new Savoy CD.
I believe that's all correct.
Please correct if I've screwed this up.

Addendum: I looked it up. Roy's grandson's name is Marcus Gilmore.

I also read a program note for a Roy Haynes concert in which Roy said that another one of his sons played drums for a long time with Sun Ra. I can't figure out who that would be, but some of the Sun Ra musicians adopted unusual names.

[jlhoots]

Freeman brothers - Von, Bruz, George & Von's son Chico.

[duaneiac]

are there any three generation jazz families?


Duke Ellington begat
Mercer Ellington who begat
Mercedes Ellington (dancer, choreographer, director) and Paul Mercer Ellington (who heads up the Duke ellington Orchestra today).

[tpt1]

Drummer Phoenix Rivera is the son of Mario Rivera.

[jazzically]

some girl at my school is related to Billy Strayhorn. Although she's not really that famous herself.

[jaz_zak]

I used to play tennis with the not-so famous niece of Jake Hanna.

In 1978-79 she worked in the office of my then girl friend whom I later married. Since she didn't play the game she introduced me to the girl and we'ed occasionly hit tennis balls back and forth. No physical contact in this sport.
:laugh:

[Jeff Albert]

Harry Connick, Jr.'s father was the District Attorney of New Orleans (or something like that).



Yeah, Harry Sr. was DA of New Orleans for quite some time. He is also a singer that worked quite a bit through the 90's, but has been a little out of the scene lately. Probably enjoying retirement.

I think it's Harry Jr.'s brother that is DA in Jefferson Parish (New Orleans suburbs).

[Rump Roller]

Former Washington Redskins receiver Art Monk is related to Thelonious. I think he is Thelonious’ nephew.

[Graaspiano]

I'm not really famous but my uncle was John Graas. I'm a classical pianist and my husband and I are a two piano team. We have some recordings from live performances (they're not perfect) at http://music.download.com/mckeeverpianoduo

[Mark13]

Jeroen de Valk, author of a biography on Ben Webster, has suggested that there may be ties between Abe Lincoln and Ben Webster. It's a painful and unconfirmed story that involves (I believe) Lincoln's father and a slave-woman. In the Dutch edition of De Valks book there was a picture of Abe Lincolns supposed halfbrother (and Webster's great-uncle, great-grandfather, whatever) and the similarity was striking...

[GrahamClark]

British pianist Nick Weldon is Fay Weldon's son.

gc

[Marcello]

Jeroen de Valk, author of a biography on Ben Webster, has suggested that there may be ties between Abe Lincoln and Ben Webster. It's a painful and unconfirmed story that involves (I believe) Lincoln's father and a slave-woman. great-grandfather, whatever)
Now That's Famous!

[OnyaBirri]

Chicago based pianist Dick Marx spawned the dreaded Richard Marx. (Begin humming "Rosemary's Baby" theme here). Imagine that your Dad's hipster credentials include playing on Ken Nordine albums, and you in turn go on to produce a catalog of generic pop-rock. Oh well, he probably made way more money than his Dad ever dreamed of...

[Lonson]

Ms Graas: thanks for sharing!

[Coolguy]

Chet baker played with a pianist who was Mussolini's son.

The story goes that the night before they first met. an agent told Chet he had a gig the next day with Romano Mussolini.
"You mean, the dictator's son?" he asked.
"Yeah," said the agent.
"But what will I say to him?" asked Baker.
"Just act naturally. He's just another guy."
So the next day, when the two were introduced, Baker shook Mussolini's hand and (allegedly) said, "Glad to meet you, but I'm sorry to hear about your old man."

[Coolguy]

Former Washington Redskins receiver Art Monk is related to Thelonious. I think he is Thelonious’ nephew.
TS Monk, the very vibrant drummer, singer, and highly talented performer who happens to the be son of Thelonious--very different but equally joyous to hear and see.

[James]

Kyle Eastwood - Bass is the son of Clint Eastwood
Duffy Jackson - Drummer is Chubby Jackson's son

Continuing this theme --- Anthony Wilson (son of Gerald Wilson)
Gerald Clayton - young pianist and son of John Clayton
Bassist Hassan Shakur (son of Gerald "the Wig" Wiggins)

Many years ago I worked with Frank Rosolino's niece. Wonderful gal.
And in case you're wondering -- I'm the son of LeRoy Wuolu from Oakes, North Dakota. :dill:

[LAL]

How about Clarence Williams the pianist/entrepreneur (ripoff king?) and Clarence Williams III the actor (who must have had a lot of fun playing Jelly Roll in that great movie!)
C. Williams III is the grandson of Eva Taylor (love her voice/singing) and Clarence Williams.

IMO, 1900 is a good movie but perhaps they should have accorded Jelly Roll a little more respect? :(