Interracial band from Philadelphia formed in 1958 by Vito Jacono (vocals and guitar), Jim Jacono (vocals), Sylvanus "Slip" Franklin (piano and vocals), Herb Campbell (vocals), and Frank Jacono (drums). Lou Razzae later joined the band playing sax.(Herb Campbell and Lou Razzae left the band in 1960 and were replaced by Bunky Robinson on vocals and Lou DiMattio playing sax and other reed instrument).
In 1958 they recorded as Jim Jacono & The J's for Kay-Y Records the sides...-Take My Money/Jay Walkin.
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In 1961 recorded as Jimmy J & The J's for Salco Records the sides...
-Please be My Girlfriend/I've Lost.
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The band recording in the 70's Soul sides as_When Did You Stop. or Love Is A Changing Thing.
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Loved dancing to Jimmy and the J's at the Martinique. They were great!
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