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fined her $ 15 for being late onstage. Due to her experience and leadership, Jones trained the other
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Center, which helps stroke victims learn to communicate. On
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singer and choreographer, best known as the "longest-lasting
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1985: "Part Time Lover, Full Time Fool" (Malaco MAL 2114)
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Jones was credited as both Ester Jones and Esther Jones.
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Revue in 1976. At one point, she had briefly quit when
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band
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What You Hear Is What You Get - Live at
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278:Discography
253:On The Rise
251:(1985) and
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