Sir Charles Jones

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Sir Charles Jones is an American singer associated with the "Southern Soul" and contemporary blues music scenes.

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[edit] Profile

Jones was born in Akron, Ohio. When he was young, his family moved to Birmingham, Alabama, where he was raised. It was in Birmingham where his singing career started.

Jones taught himself how to write his own music, as well as arranging and producing it. In his early career, he worked under the guidance and tutelage of the notorious R&B/Southern Soul singer Marvin Sease. Sir Charles Jones currently records for the independent Atlanta-based label Jumpin Records.

Sir Charles Jones has been crowned “The King of Southern Soul”. One critic commented that Sir Charles Jones has “a versatile style and wide range of vocal ability; with just a touch of smooth rhythm melodic melodies, and the cry of love, pain, happiness, fun times, and the sincerity of commitment”. His style ranges from jazz music to fusion, and from gospel to blues.

[edit] Awards

  • American Blues Network:
  • International Entertainer of the year 2001-2004
  • Album of the Year 2002 & 2003

[edit] Albums

  • Sir Charles Jones, 2000
  • Love Machine, 2001
  • Southern Soul Party, 2004
  • Never Miss a Good Thang, 2006
  • Thank You For Holdin' On, 2006

[edit] References

"Sir Charles Jones." Malaco. 19 Sept. 2006 <http://www.malaco.com/Catalog/Blues-R-B/Sir-Charles-Jones/list.php>. "Biography." Sir Charles Jones. 19 Sept. 2006 <http://amazinmace.tripod.com/sircharlesjones/>.