Loftus Jones

reel

Key signature: Amajor

Submitted on April 12th 2002 by bsykes62.

This tune has been added to 56 tunebooks.

Also known as Planxty Loftus Jones.

Recordings of a tune by this name:

• Celtic Harp/O'Carolan's Dream/The Music Of O'Carolan by Aryeh Frankfurter
• Celtic Treasure-the Legacy Of Turlough O'Carolan by Various Artists
• Citternalia by Joseph Sobol
• Compendium -the Best Of by Patrick Street
• Farewell To Ireland by Patrick Mangan
• Green Fields by Robin Bullock
• Patrick Street by Patrick Street
• Play On by Celtic Fiddle Festival
• Song Of The Irish Whistle by Joanie Madden
• Strings Attached by Mick Moloney
• The Celtic Album by Boston Pops
• The Complete Works Of Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738) - Disc 3 by J.J. Sheridan
• The Corner House by The Irish Tradition
• The Twentieth Anniversary Collection by Various Artists
• Traditional Music Of Ireland by Various Artists

X: 1
T: Loftus Jones
M: 4/4
L: 1/8
R: reel
K: Amaj
|:a4 g2 f2|e2 d2 cd e2|cdBA A2 z2 |cdcB A2B2|
cd e2 de f2|e2 dc dcBA|GAGF E2 z2|ABAG F2 d2|
edec dcdB|A2 E2 F2 G2|A2 F2 G2 A2|B2 G2 A2 B2|c2 A2 B2 c2|
d4 e2 z2|dcBA GA B2|A2 ED C2 E2|A4 A2 z2 :|
|:e2 G2 A2 F2|G2 E2 F2 G2|A2 B2 G2 c2|F4 G4|
c2 c2 B4|ABcd c2 B2|ABcd edcB|A2 G2 F4|
CFAF CFAF|EGEG EGEG|FAFA FAFA|GBGB GBGB|
AcAc AcAc|AcAc AcAc|fg a2 g4|f4 f2 g2|
aAaA gAgA|fAfA eAeA|dBdB cAcA|BAGF EF G2|
A2 ED C2 E2|BAGF E2 e2|dcBA GABG|A4 A2 z2 :|

Loftus Jones

A Carolan composition, correct? Seems like I've run into this in G also, and maybe other keys as well.

So can someone enlighten me as to the life and times of Loftus and why Turlough C. felt compelled to honor him with a tune?

# Posted on April 13th 2002 by Will CPT

RE: Loftus Jones

Yes, this is one of Carolan's many wonderful compositions. (If anyone ever asks me who my favorite composer is, I always answer "Turlough O'Carolan".) The definitive resource about Carolan is "Carolan: The Life Times and Music of an Irish Harper" by Donal O'Sullivan (2nd edition, 2001, Ossian Publications Ltd.). O'Sullivan doesn't have much information about Loftus Jones under the notes to the tunes, just who his parents were (Thomas and Susanna Jones or Ardnaglass, County Sligo), when and to whom he was married, and that this tune was likely composed near the end of Carolan's life.
This tune is in A in the O'Sullivan book, but it could easily be played in other keys. I'm not sure what keys I've heard it in -- I don't have a good enough ear to tell the key just by hearing.

# Posted on April 13th 2002 by x

Patrick Street did a nice version of "Loftus Jones" on their album titled "Patrick Street." I really enjoy the different sound the accordian brings to the tune -- very different from straight harp versions I've heard. One of the great things about Carolan's melodies is that most hold up under a wide variety of interpretations, with different tempos and instruments.

Sarah

# Posted on April 13th 2002 by x

Another recording of Loftus Jones

I believe there is a nice version of this tune on The Irish Tradition's album called "The Corner House".

Rich

# Posted on April 14th 2002 by Rich

Recorded by Patrick Street

Recorded by Patrick Street on " Compendium " -the best of Patrick Street.

# Posted on June 17th 2002 by Celtic1234

Recorded by Abby Newton

This tune can also be found on the Abby Newton CD, "Crossing to Scotland". I'm planning to play this tune for my brother's wedding.

# Posted on August 23rd 2005 by Holley

Recorded by Mick Moloney

He does a fine version on mandolin on his “Strings Attached” album.

# Posted on September 15th 2007 by tfgreene

Loftus Jones in G

The version The Irish Tradition recorded on their album "The Corner House" is in G.

http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/993

# Posted on July 26th 2008 by SWFL Fiddler