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Ron Jones... Captivating. Invigorating. Syncopated!
Ronald Jones- drummer, pianist, vocalist, composer and record producer- was born in New Orleans’ 7th ward near Treme.
Raised in a musical family, Jones grew up listening to songs written and produced by his father, Joe Jones who composed and recorded the New Orleans classic hit, “You Talk Too Much.” Additionally, the elder Jones launched the careers of The Dixie Cups (Chapel of Love/ Iko Iko), Aaron Neville (Tell It Like It Is) and Alvin “Shine” Robertson (Something You Got). The Jones household was a musical haven frequented with jam sessions including legendary New Orleans artists Professor Longhair, James Booker, Jessie “Ooh Poo Pa Doo” Hill and many others.
A self-proclaimed “musical chameleon,” Jones is stylistically versed in many different genres and his musical background is diversified from Jazz to R&B, Standards, Soul, classic New Orleans R&B, traditional New Orleans Jazz, Country, Rock & Roll, Zydeco, Blues, Motown and Funk.
Jones has shared the stage and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry including U2, Peter Gabriel, Little Richard, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, Daniel Lanois, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, The Neville Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Sarah Mclachlan, Allen Toussaint, Patti LaBelle, Natalie Cole, Zigaboo Modeliste & Leo Nocentilli (of The Original Meters), Marva Wright, Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias, Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. just to name a few.
His worldwide performances include numerous festivals and venues throughout Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Italy, England, Dubai, Australia, Switzerland, Austria, Canada and the United States.
His soundtrack credits include: The Last of the Mohicans featuring Daniel Day Lewis, Thelma & Louise starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon and Sling Blade with Billy Bob Thorton.
His compositions include the musical score for Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy, a film co-written by Quincy Newell of Codeblack Entertainment starring Bill Cosby and Chris Rock for Showtime and his composition, "Education," was featured as the theme song for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) telethon.
His contributions as an arranger and musical director include MTV’s Super Bowl Jams and The Ladies of Jazz.
In addition, Jones is an accomplished jingle writer and producer for political and corporate campaigns in New Orleans and nationally.
Captivating. Invigorating. Syncopated. Ronald Jones embodies music at its finest!
Raised in a musical family, Jones grew up listening to songs written and produced by his father, Joe Jones who composed and recorded the New Orleans classic hit, “You Talk Too Much.” Additionally, the elder Jones launched the careers of The Dixie Cups (Chapel of Love/ Iko Iko), Aaron Neville (Tell It Like It Is) and Alvin “Shine” Robertson (Something You Got). The Jones household was a musical haven frequented with jam sessions including legendary New Orleans artists Professor Longhair, James Booker, Jessie “Ooh Poo Pa Doo” Hill and many others.
A self-proclaimed “musical chameleon,” Jones is stylistically versed in many different genres and his musical background is diversified from Jazz to R&B, Standards, Soul, classic New Orleans R&B, traditional New Orleans Jazz, Country, Rock & Roll, Zydeco, Blues, Motown and Funk.
Jones has shared the stage and recorded with some of the biggest names in the music industry including U2, Peter Gabriel, Little Richard, Stevie Wonder, Chuck Berry, Daniel Lanois, Bob Dylan, Tracy Chapman, The Neville Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Sarah Mclachlan, Allen Toussaint, Patti LaBelle, Natalie Cole, Zigaboo Modeliste & Leo Nocentilli (of The Original Meters), Marva Wright, Bo Dollis & The Wild Magnolias, Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. just to name a few.
His worldwide performances include numerous festivals and venues throughout Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Italy, England, Dubai, Australia, Switzerland, Austria, Canada and the United States.
His soundtrack credits include: The Last of the Mohicans featuring Daniel Day Lewis, Thelma & Louise starring Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon and Sling Blade with Billy Bob Thorton.
His compositions include the musical score for Why We Laugh: Black Comedians on Black Comedy, a film co-written by Quincy Newell of Codeblack Entertainment starring Bill Cosby and Chris Rock for Showtime and his composition, "Education," was featured as the theme song for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) telethon.
His contributions as an arranger and musical director include MTV’s Super Bowl Jams and The Ladies of Jazz.
In addition, Jones is an accomplished jingle writer and producer for political and corporate campaigns in New Orleans and nationally.
Captivating. Invigorating. Syncopated. Ronald Jones embodies music at its finest!
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