Sir Charles Jones is an American singer associated with the Southern soul and contemporary blues.
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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 Marvin Sease.
Jones has been crowned 'The King of Southern Soul'. One critic commented that 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 to fusion, and from gospel to blues.