Jack Jones is an amazing
communicator to all mankind expressing the basic innocence in each of us by
simply reminding people, through song, that they are loved. A double Grammy
winner, Jack performs around the globe to sold-out audiences in venues ranging
from Jazz clubs to the London Palladium. From the thematic threads of his shows
to his ability to make the largest halls intimate, Jack Jones is the very
definition of a complete and total entertainer. Whether he performs with his
trio or full Symphony orchestra, his musical perfection, vocal passion,
phenomenal breath control and impeccable phrasing all unfailingly illustrate why
he stands with the luminaries. There is only one Jack Jones.
As his career gained momentum, Jones developed a deep appreciation for well
constructed songs that also have emotional appeal His respect for songs that
tell stories with meaning and beauty led him to record works by the greatest
balladeers of all time: Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen, Cole Porter, the Gershwins,
Harold Arlen, Michel Legrand and Alan & Marilyn Bergman. He was inspired by
great Jazz instrumentalists he discovered during his teen years such as Gerry
Mulligan, Clark Terry, Buddy Rich, Bob Brookmeyer, Dave Pell Octet, Marty Paiche
Dectet, Shorty Rogers and the Giants, and Count Basie.
Jones' talent and commitment to his art earned him two Grammy's for "Best
Pop Male Vocal Performance" with his singles "Lollipops and
Roses" by Anthony Velona and Bacharach/David's "Wives and
Lovers". His latest release, "Jack Jones Paints A Tribute To Tony
Bennett", was nominated for "Best Traditional Pop Vocal
Performance". He was also nominated for "The Impossible Dream"
and his recording of "Wives and Lovers" was nominated for "Record
of the Year". His hit records include "The Race Is On",
"Lady", "Call Me Irresponsible", and "What I Did For
Love". On April 13,1989, he was honored with his own star on the Hollywood
Walk of Fame, close to where his father's star is located.
He is also renowned as a leading interpreter of musical theater - with acclaimed
performances in "Guys and Dolls" and "South Pacific",
"She Loves Me", and Pajama Game" . Over the years he has
guest-starred on countless episodic and/or comedy television series. Most
recently he starred as Don Quixote in Man Of La Mancha in the national tour.
Most recently, Jack has completed a guest-starring role in the British comedy
film: Cruise Of The Gods.
Admirers of Jones' talent include artists who influenced him as a young singer:
Sinatra who said, "Jack is one of the major singers of our time," Mel
Torme who called him "the greatest 'pure' singer in the world" and
legendary composers Sammy Cahn and Michel Legrand.
With over 50 recorded albums (17 of them chanting Billboard's Top 20) and
consistently sold-out world tours, Jack Jones continues to charm audiences with
his wit, sensitivity and vocal power. In addition to a successful recording
career, Jones' impressive credits include film and television roles; an
internationally syndicated TV variety show; guest performances at Carnegie Halt,
the Kennedy Center, and the White House. He has also performed and later
recorded popular theme songs for film and TV ("Love with a Proper Stranger,
"The Love Boat").
JACK
JONES
