OliverJones
Oliver Theophilus Jones, is a Canadian jazz pianist, organist, composer and arranger.
- Origin
- Montréal
- Active since
- 1934
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Biography
Story
Oliver Theophilus Jones, born September 11, 1934, in Montreal, is a Canadian jazz pianist, organist, composer, and arranger. He has had a prolific career in jazz and is recognized for his contributions to Canadian music. In 2023, he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. He has received several honors, including the title of Officer of the Order of Canada and the Juno Award for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year twice. Jones has released numerous albums, solidifying his reputation in the jazz community.
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Inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2023
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Officer of the Order of Canada
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Two-time Juno Award winner for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year
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Companion of the Order of Arts and Letters of Quebec in 2015
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Governor General's Award for the Performing Arts in 2005
Awards
- officier de l'Ordre du Canada
- prix Juno de l'album jazz traditionnel de l'année1986
- prix Juno de l'album jazz traditionnel de l'année2009
- chevalier de l'Ordre national du Québec
- compagnon de l'Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec2015
- prix du Gouverneur général pour les arts du spectacle2005
Selection
Discography
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- Lights Of Burgundy1985
Lights Of Burgundy
- Speak Low Swing Hard1987
Speak Low Swing Hard
- Oliver Jones et Charlie Biddle1988
Oliver Jones et Charlie Biddle
- A Class Act1991
A Class Act
- Just 881993
Just 88
- From Lush to Lively1995
From Lush to Lively
- Have Fingers, Will Travel1997
Have Fingers, Will Travel
- Then & Now2002
Then & Now
- Just You, Just Me2005
Just You, Just Me
- One More Time2006
One More Time
- Second time around2008
Second time around
- Pleased To Meet You2009
Pleased To Meet You
- The Best of Oliver Jones, Vol. 12022
The Best of Oliver Jones, Vol. 1
FAQ
About the artist
Q01How old is Oliver Jones?+
Oliver Jones was born in 1934.
Q02Where is Oliver Jones from?+
Oliver Jones is from Montreal, Canada.
Q03What genre of music does Oliver Jones play?+
Oliver Jones plays jazz music.
Q04What are Oliver Jones's biggest hits?+
Some of his biggest hits include the albums 'Lights Of Burgundy' (1985) and 'A Class Act' (1991).
Q05Since when has Oliver Jones been active?+
The data does not specify how long Oliver Jones has been active.
Q06Has he won any awards?+
Yes, Oliver Jones has won several awards, including the Juno Award for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year in 1986 and 2009.