Photo: Vince Jones Photo by Mish Photography
His effortless sublime voice and command of his loved trumpet, will have you swooning under his captivating spell”. Iain Sheden, The Australian
Tuggeranong Arts Centre is delighted to welcome for the very first time…3 x ARIA award recipient Vince Jones. Join us for a magical evening of Jazz in our beautiful lake side surrounds – submerged in the lush warm velvet tones of legendary Jazz vocalist Vince Jones and his sublime Quartet.
Jones has set the benchmark for Australian Jazz singers since his emergence in the jazz clubs of Melbourne in the late 70s and early 80s. His 22 album and international career has never hesitated in its musical evolution – a career played in the moment. He is that rare genre-defying artist who creates music without borders. Particular about the musical company he keeps, he continues to enjoy playing with the best jazz musicians the country has to offer and his shows reflect the respect all involved have for the art form that is Jazz. As a vocalist he resists showing off technique to the detriment of feel. Confident in his musical literacy and sings like there’s nothing to prove! It’s a refreshing approach that gives the audience the chance to be really moved…
With a career now in its 40th year of performing; Jones has a catalogue of 22 albums, ARIA awards – amongst others, and has sold close to a million CDs worldwide; including his iconic Come in Spinner album, the highest selling Australian Jazz album of all time. Reaching various mile-stones along his path, many which have sustained and enriched him internally, Vince is often invited to mentor and share his pearls of wisdom with the next generation of up-coming Jazz musicians at Conservatorium’s around Australia.
As a man who thinks deeply about the state of the world and our need to get back to a simpler way of living, themes of love, loss, our environment, justice, nature and peace are woven through his original works. He is not afraid to speak out for causes close to his heart.
An evening with Vince Jones, is set to be a night of musical indulgence. Audiences will enjoy his mellifluous timeless tones. Jones performs original material as well as new contemporary interpretations of his favourite jazz standards by other greats, such as Ray Charles, Donny Hathaway, Curtis Mayfield, etc.
Vince’s musical roots stem from his Scottish parents. Both musicians – his mother a singer and his father a horn player, they imparted their astute understanding of music, something that has always stayed with him and continues to inform his own unique style.
Jones comments, sometimes uncomfortably, about the world we live in from an unashamedly idealistic perspective. His readings of the Great American Songbook are true to composer and artist as are his Van Morrison Masterpiece concerts and his Art Of Protest shows; respecting the song, while making it his own.
Still, his creative output remains intense. New work with long-time collaborator Paul Grabowki is due in early 2024, their first recording winning an ARIA-award. His 2020 retrospective, A Personal Selection confirmed how important his contribution to Australian music has been.
Always particular about the musical company he keeps, he’s enjoyed playing with the best musicians the country has to offer and for these concerts the tradition continues with the extraordinary; Matt McMahon – piano, Karl Dunnicliff – Double bass, Karl Dunnicliff – drums, and Canberra’s John Mackey – Saxophone.
“A magical performance by Vince Jones, who now has one of the Best in a long line of exceptional bands” SMH
The details
What: Vince Jones Quintet at Tuggeranong Arts Centre
When: Saturday, 14 September 2023 from 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
Where: Tuggeranong Arts Centre
Cost: Tickets from $50. More info on the website.
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