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1982

Watch What Happens

This is the first recorded release by Vince Jones and his band.

His reinterpretation of standards such as “As time goes by” are refreshing, he seems to breathe new life into the old song.

This recording was praised by critics for it’s purity of sound and performance.

  1. Dream
  2. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
  3. When I Fall In Love
  4. Loose Bloose
  5. Martini Time
  6. You Don’t Know Me
  7. Watch What Happens
  8. As Time Goes By

1983

Spell

In this second recording VJ and his band again perform some beautiful standards. On “Spell”, Jones tries his hand at composing original songs. This recording is a finely crafted blend of original songs and standards. As one critic said “his pitch is true, his time is sure and his song choice is tasteful”.

  1. Tenderly
  2. Better Than the Average Man
  3. I Put a Spell on You
  4. You’re Gonna Hear from Me
  5. Crazy She Calls Me
  6. Let’s Call This
  7. Funny Valentine
  8. Night and Day
  9. Fish Farm
  10. Do Nothin’ Till You Hear from Me
  11.  

1984

For All Colours

This is the third album of songs from Vince Jones. On this album he paints with all his colours, from the most haunting melancholy blues to the most passionate scarlet. Half of the tracks were written by Vince Jones, further establishing him as a song writing talent. This cd is the most popular of all his recordings.

  1. For All Colours
  2. Old for the New
  3. Never Let Me Go
  4. Partytime
  5. Blue
  6. All or Nothing at All
  7. C’Est la Vie
  8. Straighten Up and Fly Right
  9. Drinking Again
  10. Call of the West
  11.  
  • Vince Jones – trumpet, vocals
  • Doug de Vries – guitar
  • Peter Jones – piano
  • Paul Williams – tenor saxophone
  • Wilber Wilde – tenor saxophone
  • Peter Whitford – drums
  • Gary Costello – bass

Produced by Vince Jones
Engineered by Ross Cockle

1985

On The Brink Of It

This is the fourth cd from VJ and the band. On this recording the band spreads its wings. There is more emphasis on original songs,the standout is “My Baby Comes To Me” Jones and his band have developed their own sound,a blend of rich harmonic and melodic ideas underpinned by a deep groove.

  1. On The Brink Of It
  2. Losing Hand
  3. My Ideal
  4. Like Young
  5. Nature Boy
  6. Boys on the Corner
  7. My Baby Comes To Me
  8. Come on Home (Comin’ Home)
  9. Pablo (Lady Z)
  10. Funny How Time Slips Away
  11. Everything Happens to Me

Vince Jones – trumpet, vocals, pocket trumpet, percussion
Doug de Vries – acoustic & electric guitars
Joe Chindamo – acoustic grand piano & piano accordion
Peter Williamson – tenor & baritone saxophones
Gary Costello – double bass
Allan Browne – drums
Ray Pereira – percussion

Arrangements – Doug deVries, Joe Chindamo, Vince Jones
Produced by Vince Jones
Recorded by Ross Cockle
Second Engineer – Peter Thompson
Recorded at AAV, Studio One- June-August 1985

1986

Tell Me A Secret

This is the fourth cd from VJ and the band. On this recording the band spreads its wings. There is more emphasis on original songs,the standout is “My Baby Comes To Me” Jones and his band have developed their own sound,a blend of rich harmonic and melodic ideas underpinned by a deep groove.

  1. Don’t Worry About a Thing
  2. Two Sleepy People
  3. Sensual Item
  4. I’ve Been Used
  5. Too Much Too Soon
  6. Tell Me A Secret
  7. Stop This world
  8. It’s Hard To Be Good
  9. Harold’s Land
  10. I’ve Never Been In Love Before
  11. Some Say You Win
  12. All The Way

Vince Jones – trumpet, vocals, pocket trumpet, percussion
Doug de Vries – acoustic & electric guitars
Joe Chindamo – acoustic grand piano & piano accordian
Peter Williamson – tenor & baritone saxophones
Gary Costello – double bass
Allan Browne – drums
Ray Pereira – percussion
Steven Hope – acoustic piano
Bruce Sandell – tenor saxophone, backing vocals & flute
Paul Williamson – tenor saxophone & backing vocals

Arrangements – Doug deVries, Bruce Sandell, Vince Jones
Produced by Vince Jones
Engineered by Cameron Craig
Recorded at Flagstaff Studios & AAV, Studio Two – June-August 1986

1987

It All Ends Up In Tears

On this recording Vince and the band are joined by Paul Grabowsky, who produced and co wrote some of the songs. Vince is showing his soul and folk roots more and more on this cd. The horn and string arrangements on this cd are exemplary, enriching the depth of the music. The standouts on this cd are “Rainbow Cake ” and “Jettison”. This CD won the ARIA award for the best jazz recording.

  1. If You’re Goin’ To The City
  2. Jettison
  3. Five O’Clock in the Morning
  4. Budgie
  5. You Don’t Know What Love Is
  6. Rainbow Cake
  7. Comes Love
  8. But Beautiful
  9. A Sweet Defeat
  10. Circle In The Square
  11. It All Ends up In Tears

Barney McCall – acoustic piano
Doug de Vries – electric guitar, steel string acoustic guitar,
Steve Hadley – double bass
Tony Floyd – drums
Rai Pereiera – percussion
Paul Williamson – tenor sax, baritone sax
Bruce Sandell – tenor sax, flute, clarinet & backing vocals
Russell Smith – valve trombone & backing vocals
Vince Jones – vocal & trumpet
Paul Grabowski – acoustic piano, bass drum, tamborine, backing vocals
Ian Chaplin – alto sax

Strings:
Steve McTaggart – 1st violin
Shelley Heath – 2nd violin
Angie Robertson – viola
Jacqueline Johnson – cello

1988

Trustworthy Little Sweethearts

This is the seventh cd in the collection. It is the first production by Doug De Vries. A band who tours and performs as much as this one deserves to sound really good. The original songs have reached a new height. The Jones /De Vries composition:Trustworthy Little Sweethearts” is a standout. Another beautifully crafted album of songs by Vince and his band.

  1. Big City
  2. Don’t Worry About A Thing
  3. Stricken By A Storm
  4. Trustworthy Little Sweethearts
  5. I’m A Fool To Want You
  6. Like Young
  7. My Only Friend
  8. That Old Feeling
  9. In An Attempt To Be Fascinating
  10. I Didn’t Know What Time It Was
  11. Not Much
  12. Turned Around
  13. The Masquerade Is Over

Barney McCall – acoustic piano
Doug de Vries – electric guitar, steel string acoustic guitar,
Tony Floyd – drums
Rai Pereiera – percussion
Paul Williamson – tenor sax, baritone sax
Russell Smith – trombone
Vince Jones – vocal & trumpet
Ian Chaplin – alto sax
Tony Buck – drums
Lloyd Swanton – bass
Tim Jones – tuba

Arrangements – Doug de Vries, Vince Jones
Produced by Doug de Vries
Engineered by Michael Wickow
Recording Coordinator – Tom Keo
Recorded & Mixed at Metropolis Studios, Melbourne – Sept. & October 1988

1992

One Day Spent

This CD was recorded in New York,the recording process was in three parts one day to rehearse,one day to record and one day to mix. Hence the title “One Day Spent” the ambiguity of the title is realised in the beautiful ballads. The players on this recording were the best available of the young “New Breed”players on the NY jazz scene. Benny Green, Charnett Moffat, Carl Allen, Dale Barlow and myself put together an elegant performance of these jazz standards. This CD hit the US billboard charts reaching number 14 selling over 100,000 CD’s.

  1. Let’s Get Lost
  2. Detour Ahead
  3. Like Young
  4. I Wish You Love
  5. Since I Fell For You
  6. The After Thought
  7. Time After Time
  8. Never Let Me Go
  9. Save Your Love For Me
  10. I’ve Got You Under My Skin

Benny Green – piano
Dale Barlow – tenor sax
Carl Allen – drums
Charnett Moffatt – double bass
Vince Jones – trumpet & vocals

Produced by Vince Jones & Dale Barlow
Engineered by Dave Baker
Studio: Sound on Sound, New York, NY
Mastered by Leon Zervos – Studio 301 Sydney NSW Aust.

1995

Future Girl

This is the first all original CD ever from the VJ catalogue. This is the Jones band at it’s most evolved. On this recording he has added the wonderful rhythm section of Andrew Gander and LLoyd Swanton. The featured soloists are Dale Barlow and Barney Mcall. The strengths of this album are not only in the playing but in the compositions. The lyrics and melodies combine to make unique Australian music, songs which will be played and listened to for many years to come, an album written for the future.

  1. Hindered on His Way to Heaven
  2. Drunk With Majic
  3. Mirror on Yourself
  4. Future Girl
  5. Irreplaceable
  6. Nature of Power
  7. Lobster
  8. Fortunes Pet
  9. False Knot

Barney McAll – piano
Dale Barlow – tenor sax
Andrew Gander – drums
Ray Pereira – percussion
Lloyd Swanton – double bass
Vince Jones – trumpet & vocals
Doug de Vries – guitar on “Nature of Power” & “Drunk With Majic”

Produced by Barney McAll.
All tracks recorded & mixed by Angus Davidson.
@ Studio 301 Sydney & AAV Studios, Melbourne.
* Additional vocal recording on “False Knot” and “Future Girl”
plus additional mixing on “Irreplaceable” by Peter Cobbin @ Studio 301.
* Additional vocal & trumpet recording/mixing on “Nature of Power” & “Drunk with Majic” by Ros Cockle @ AAV Studios, Melbourne.
Mastered by Leon Zervos – Studio 301 Sydney NSW Aust.

1996

Here’s to The Miracles

Once in a while you get Lauded by the critics. This recording was called a” Masterpiece” by the jazz critic Adrian Jackson. A rare occasion when the sound engineer producer and musicians click into an empathetic groove. Again a mixture of original songs and standards portaying the years work and exposing the artistry of the musicians involved. The standout track is the Jones/Mcall song “A Tribute Two”. Only time will tell if any work is truly a masterpiece.

  1. Luncheon With The President
  2. Here’s To The Miracles
  3. America
  4. We’re Still Friends
  5. Love Comes Back
  6. Lost In The Stars
  7. Bye Bye Love
  8. Tribute Two
  9. Can’t Afford To Live Can’t Afford To Die
  10. Take A Love Song

Vince Jones – trumpet & vocals
Barney McAll – piano, organ, rhodes & synth.
Jonathan Zwartz – double bass
Peter Jones – drums on tracks 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10.
Andrew Gander – drums on tracks 2, 4 & 9.
Hamish Stuart – drums on tracks 6 & 8 and bells on track 3.
Tim Hopkins – tenor saxophone on tracks 4, 9 & 10.
Fabian Hevia – percussion on track 3.
Ray Pereira – percussion on track 5.
James Greening – trombone on track 10.

Background vocals on “Here’s To The Miracles”:
Tony Backhouse, Stuart Davis, Alice Papademetriou & Tony Allayialis.

Arrangements by Barney McAll
Background Vocal Arrangement on track two by Tony Backhouse.
Produced by Barney McAll
Mixed by Adrian Bolland
Mastering by David MacQuarie
Engineered by Peter Cobbin
Assistant Engineers – Trent Williamson & Peter Thomas, Studio 301.

1997

Virtue – The Best Of Vince Jones

A “best of ” CD featuring songs from the first to the latest CDs. A combination of some of the best the VJ catalogue has to offer.

  1. Big City
  2. My Baby Come To Me
  3. Comes Love
  4. Rainbow Cake
  5. Straighten Up And Fly Right
  6. Stop This World
  7. Jettison
  8. All Or Nothing At All
  9. You Don’t Know What Love Is
  10. You Go To My Head
  11. Luncheon With The President
  12. Tell Me A Secret
  13. Since I Fell For You
  14. Sensual Item
  15. Blue
  16. Power Of Nature

1999

Vince Jones Live

We had been touring quite extensively and I felt it was time to make a live recording. I listened to the band playing live on my portable recorder and realised the quality of the musicianship was excellent. I was inspired by the superb guitar playing of James Muller coupled with the creative rhythm section of Simon Barker, Adam Armstrong and Sam Keevers. How fortunate I was to be singing with a swinging band at the Basement on a hot Sydney night and a room full of people. It had to be recorded.

  1. Jettison
  2. Secret Love
  3. Love Love Love
  4. Evolution
  5. Luncheon With the Premier
  6. My Baby Comes to Me
  7. If I Had A Hammer
  8. All the Kings Horses
  9. Three Sisters
  10. Hallelujah
  11. Trustworthy Little Sweethearts

2004

Moving Through Taboos

The latest cd from the VJ catalogue. This is the current sound of the VJ band,featuring Matt McMahon on Piano,Simon Barker on drums Brett Hirst on Double bass. There were lots of songs floating in the air at that time and they were crying out to be birthed. I try to write songs of the moment but for the future. The standout songs on this CD are “We let Them Do It” and “The Parting Glass” The melodic arrangements by Matt McMahon give this CD a modern sound yet still the earthiness of folk. – Vince Jones

  1. This Is The Woman
  2. Let Them Do It
  3. Auto Freaks
  4. Union Man
  5. My Love, My Life
  6. To Find You
  7. Coloured Strands
  8. (I Watch Myself Being) Clever
  9. Unconnected Wires (Sea of Atrophy)
  10. The Parting Glass

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Matt McMahon – Piano
Simon Barker – Drums
Brett Hirst – Double Bass

2004

Gold (The Best Of Vince Jones)

This is a collection of Vince Jones’ music on a double CD put together by Vince and SBS. I think this is the best compilation I could piece together from the one hundred songs recorded by the Vince Jones bands over the years.

  1. Jettison
  2. Big City
  3. Love Love Love
  4. Comes Love
  5. Never Let Me Go
  6. I’ve Got You Under My Skin
  7. Cake
  8. Two Sleepy People
  9. Like Young
  10. C’Est La Vie
  11. This World
  12. Hindered on His Way To Heaven
  13. I’ve Never Been In Love Before
  14. Let’s Get Lost
  15. Fortunes Pet
  16. Lost In The Stars
  17. Lobster
  18. Irreplacable
  19. Can’t Afford To Live Can’t Afford To Die
  20. Loose Bloose
  21. If I Had A Hammer
  22. Budgie
  23. A Tribute To
  24. Since I Fell For You
  25. Bye Bye Love
  26. Luncheon With The President
  27. The After Thought
  28. Love Comes Back
  29. Nature Of Power
  30. Secret Love
  31. Blue

2010

Modern Folk

If there was one voice in Australian jazz more recognized than any other, it would be that of Vince Jones. Our leading vocalist, interpreter, trumpet player and composer has entertained and informed us for decades with his ever-evolving elite group of musicians.

It’s been 6 years since the release of his critically acclaimed ‘Moving Through Taboos’, and for many fans it’s felt like a life time considering Vince’s prolific output in previous years.

VITAMIN RECORDS is proud to present Vince Jone’s latest offering, ‘Modern Folk’. This compilation of songs was recorded live by Mash Ferris, on different stages around Australia, at The Basement, Woodford Folk Festival, Stonnington Jazz Festival and the Byron Bay Entertainment Centre, as well as two live tracks recorded at 301 in Sydney by Dave Nichols.

“A musician paints his or her life with the music they play. Each song a colour, each album a painting, reflecting the thoughts and experiences of that time. I have tried to make as beautiful and evocative music as I possibly could, and will keep this philosophy in the forthcoming music. You can only hope all the work you’ve produced will combine to make as honest a self portrait as you can possibly make,” says Vince Jones.

Vince Jones’ music includes original songs and beautiful contemporary versions of jazz standards. His themes are often love, injustice, peace and anti-greed. The heart of Vince’s work lies at the crossroads of Afro-American blues and the melodies of the Celtic folk tradition. The songs he chooses – written by him or by others – always make an original, personal statement.

  1. Our Town
  2. Old Mother Earth Knows
  3. Can’t Afford To Live
  4. This Is The Woman
  5. Call Me
  6. Coloured Strands
  7. Nature Of Power
  8. What The World Needs Now
  9. Whatever Floats Your Boat
  10. Rebellious Bird
  11. We Let Them Do It
  12. Little Glass Of Wine

Vince Jones – Vocals, Trumpet
Simon Barker – Drums
Matt McMahon – Piano
James Muller – Guitar
Ben Waples – Bass
Aaron Flower – Guitar

2014

The Monash Sessions

Jazzhead is thrilled to announce the new release by Vince Jones, The Monash Sessions.Vince Jones’ Artist in Residence joins the esteemed list of artists who have recorded with the Sir Zelman Cowan School of Music at Monash University. Jones is an Australian musical icon and features one of the most recognisable voices and distinctive phrasing he has influenced legions of singers across the nation.

The recording plays host to live and studio recordings of the elite music students collaborating with Vince and includes guest performances from Sam Keevers and Rob Burke. The majority of compositions are penned by Vince, spanning 30 years of recordings and includes two tunes from The Great American Songbook; always a staple in Vince’s repertoire. Vince’s compositions include fan favourites such as Jettison, This is The Woman, Union Man and Wonder World. Jones’ lyrics are at times commentaries on social issues with a meaning and relevance to the Vince Jones narrative; a story that is now influencing a new generation of young musicians.

Vince Jones The Monash Sessions; a real joy to hear.
Album released 08 August 2014

  1. Budgie
  2. This Is The Woman
  3. Rainbow Cake
  4. Blame It On My Youth
  5. Jettison
  6. Between Your Eyes
  7. Blue
  8. Union Man
  9. Just In Time
  10. Wonderworld

This is the Woman – arranged by James Mustafa
Union Man – arranged by Jordan Murray

Personnel:

Budgie, Jettison
Bass – Joshua Manusama
Drums – Keiran Rafferty
Piano – Joel Trigg
Guitar – Tom Biffin
Tenor Sax – Paul Cornelius
Alto Sax – Liam Werrett

Blame It On My Youth, This Is The Woman, Union Man

Bass – Jordan Tarento
Drums – Rohan Moore
Piano – Daniel Mougerman
Guitar – Jonathan Skourletos
Alto Sax – Joe McEvily
Trumpet – Niran Dasika

Monash University Vocal Ensemble

– Directed by Jacqueline Gawler
Paloma Ellis-Vega, Christina Serafy, Stephanie Macetta, Ella Patinson, Lauren Irwin-Ray, Jack Foy, Amber Ferraro, Tanya George, Alex Vella-Horne, Luke Stevenson, Imy Dale, Rebecca Barbie, Mikaela Brownley, Lizzie Anne, Dominique Garrard, Yu Lin, Katani La Rocca, Grace Cordell, Sarah Turner, Stephanie Abbott, Siobhan Louise Barry, Merrily Hansen, Sebastian Smart, Clary Riven, Andrew Masutti, Rachel Fegan, Ethan Brivik, Sarah Aarons, Tiffany Leung, Ido Zamir, Claire Howells, Elizabeth Miller, Lillian Albazi, Heidi Lupprian, Marceau Camille, Lily Zhang, Jonathan Wright.

Wonderworld, Betweeen Your Eyes, Rainbow Cake

Bass – Oscar Neyland
Drums – Chris Cameron
Piano – Sam Keevers
Guitar – Tom Mansfield
Trumpet – Brae Grimes
Alto Sax – Josh Kelly
Tenor Sax – Steven Byth

Blue

Piano – Sam Keevers
Tenor Sax – Robert Burke

Just in Time

Duet with Sam Keevers – piano

2015

Provenance

Provenance is the new album from two legends of Australian music – a survey of intimate ballads that showcases the superlative craftsmanship of platinum-selling legendary singer Vince Jones and multi-ARIA-winning pianist Paul Grabowsky.

The title refers to the returning-to-roots that this album represents. Vince and Paul first worked together in the 1980s, when Grabowsky was music director to Jones; Provenance marks a renewed collaboration between the pair after several decades apart. But the word also describes the music which the duo chose to record: ballads that showcase the essential elements of their craft, elements that have been the foundations of their astonishing careers, pared down to the intimate combination of piano and voice (and occasionally piano and flumpet – a hybrid of trumpet and flugelhorn).

Provenance is “a collection of timeless songs with beautiful melodies”, as Vince puts it. The album begins with ‘Rainbow Cake’, composed by the pair in the 1980s. ‘Oh My Love’, written by John Lennon and Yoko Ono, takes on touching poignancy in this new rendition; and from there the album presents classic songs from a variety of genres as well as a number of Vince’s own compositions.

  1. Rainbow Cake
  2. Oh My Love
  3. We’ve Only Just Begun
  4. Stella By Starlight
  5. If You Never Come To Me
  6. Reconciled
  7. May I Come In?
  8. Between Your Eyes
  9. So
  10. This Is Always
  11. The Parting Glass

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