Neal Jones

About

VOCAL STYLE & INSTRUMENTS: Gospel, jazzy, R&B, Soul, Christmas Music. Piano, Keyboards, Organ, 5 piece band available. An accomplished first tenor singer, a songwriter, and musician, Neal is available for holiday parties corporate and private, weddings, workshops, recording as well as vocal and piano lessons. As a gospel artist he has arranged and published hit songs like, Temple of the Holy Ghost, and Use Me. His latest EP project entitled “Purpose and Praise” is available on Itunes, and CD Baby.

EXPERIENCE: Provide professional sound for outdoor Events/Festivals/Parties: May include live music, and track option (singing only). Energetic and upbeat, engaging gospel, soul, r&b, or Jazz. Versityle music stylings. Personable personality. Have done fundraising events for World Vision International, Leadership Foundations of America, U.S. Navy, Theater Shows (various), NW Leadership Foundation, National Day of Prayer, Martin Luther King Jr Day Events, Democratic Fundraising Event with President Clinton, First Night City of Seattle New Years Eve Party, House of Blues, The Evolution of Gospel Music Play, and Fathers Day Brunch, Black Nativity, Ruby Dee One Woman Show, Showboat (sing/play), professional recording.

SOUNDS LIKE: Highly influenced by gospel, jazz, Soul artists such as: Forever Jones, Darryl Coley, Walter and Edwin Hawkins, Andre Crouch; Whitney Houston, Al Jerreau, Herbbie Hancock, Duke Ellington, Ramsey Lewis, Bonny James, Phillip Bailey, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Kirk Franklin. Visit Facebook (Neal Jones Music), CD Baby, iTunes for music samples, website of songwell music. Songwriter- original music available.

Personnel

Neal Jones: Singer/Musician
Neal Jones: Singer-Musician (Piano/Keys)- Band

Influences

Highly influenced by gospel, jazz, Soul artists such as: Forever Jones, Darryl Coley, Walter and Edwin Hawkins, Andre Crouch; Whitney Houston, Al Jerreau, Herbbie Hancock, Duke Ellington, Ramsey Lewis, Bonny James, Phillip Bailey, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, Kirk Franklin. Visit Facebook (Neal Jones Music), CD Baby, iTunes for music samples, website of songwell music.

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 15 - 120 minutes

Private/Non-Profit Events: Participants will experience professional quality singing and piano. Capable of setting the mood with soft piano for a upscale event, or as lead singer with a 5 piece band (drum, guitar, piano, horn, singer). As a band member and vocalist for multiple major gospel artists I am capable of transferring the same experience to smaller audiences at church events, weddings, funerals, fundraising events and corporate parties. Church Workshops: Participants will learn the importance of music ministry for churches, gain technical instruction and learn new music.
Music Lessons and Vocal Coaching: Music students experience over 20 years of insight into vocalization for singers and public speakers, and piano. Vocal Coaching during recording sessions, or in preparation for events and auditions.
Outdoor Events/Festivals/Parties: Provide live music, and track option (singing only). Energetic and upbeat, engaging gospel, soul, r&b, or Jazz. Versityle music stylings.
Personable personality. Have done fundraising events for World Vision International, Leadership Foundations of America, U.S. Navy, Theater Shows (various), NW Leadership Foundation, National Day of Prayer, Martin Luther King Jr Day Events, Democratic Fundraising Event with President Clinton, First Night City of Seattle New Years Eve Party, House of Blues, The Evolution of Gospel Music Play, and Fathers Day Brunch, Black Nativity, Ruby Dee One Woman Show, Showboat (sing/play), professional recording.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
Depends on Event: Keyboard(supplied), mic, boom stand, PA system, For Band:Bring our own gear

Additional Notes:
Depends on event. Generally have own gear.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
Short sets and long sets, Depends on the Event Type and Requests- Very Versityle. Sing and Play Piano; tracks or live band. WEDDING SONGS by: Natalie Cole, Stevie Wonder, Luther Vandross, Darryl Coley, and original songs, and special requests. GOSPEL: Contemporary and -including songs by Marvin Saap, Donnie McClurkin, Commission, Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, Darryl Coley, Richard Smallwood, Hymns, Spirituals. R&B/SOUL songs by: Smokey Robinson and other popular artists, will take requests. JAZZ: Play ANY song with Jazzy flavor. Cover tunes, Bonny James, etc. Willing to work with you to develop an appropriate set list for your event.

Available for Your

Anniversary Party, Birthday Party, Casting Call, Christmas Party, Church Service, Concert Venue, Convention, Corporate Event, Cruise, Dinner Dance, Ethnic Celebration, Fair, Festival, Fundraiser, Funeral Service, Holiday Party, Hotel, Luncheon/Tea, Religious Celebration, Restaurant, Retreat, Reunion, Seminar, Sporting Event, Studio Session, Trade Show, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception, Workshop

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