OriginalJONES
OriginalJONES is a guitarist from the old school of music. He is a lover of all genres of music. Jazz, R&B, Reggae,Blues and Dancehall to name only a few.Harold has done years of studying and performing with some of the country's most noted musicians.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Harold Jones is a fine guitarist and musician. He has been playing around all the states for a number of years. He has studied with some of California's very best singers, musicians and teachers. Harold Jones has played in many different genres of music including: Jazz,Gospel, Soul,R&B, Dance Hall and Reggae. O.J.is now teaching music in the San Jose Ca. school systems while embarking on some solo musical projects. This CD was written and recorded entirely by OriginalJones,He played every instrument and sung every voice on the CD.It is his second totally solo album. O.J.plans to collaborate with some other very talented and gifted musicians to create and produce his third album. Harold continues to dedicate his talents to teaching children, and Church services, both at Emmanuel Baptist Church San Jose Ca, and St.Paul Tabernacle Baptist Church in San Francisco Ca. Please give his music a listen and some feedback on what you think of the direction he is traveling musically, after all, he is an OLD SCHOOL MUSICIAN!!!!
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I have had the pleasure of playing around the world! I'm currently playing independent gigs,and I am in the music ministry at My Church, Emmanuel Baptist Church, and St.Paul Tabernacle.
Your musical influences
George Benson,Russell Malone,Earth,Wind and Fire! Norman Connors, Yellow Jackets, and Steel Pulse,Kirk Franklin,
What equipment do you use?
Sound Forge, Cakewalk,Gibson,Fender,Steinberg,Waves Products Roland, and Peavey to name just a few!
