Vincent Hugh Jones (born 24 March 1954) is an

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singer, songwriter, and trumpet,

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and flumpet player. His music includes both original material and new contemporary versions of jazz standards. His themes are often love, inequity, injustice, peace and anti-greed.

Biography

Vincent Hugh Jones was born on 24 March 1954 in Paisley, Scotland. He is the second eldest of four children to John Jones and Mary (née Docherty); the family moved to Australia in April 1964 and lived in

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; Note: User may have to undertake a new search where Jones attended Corrimal High School. He attributes his love of jazz to hearing Miles Davis's album ''

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'', when he was about 14 and taught himself to play the trumpet. Jones began his career in 1974 in New South Wales as a bebop trumpet player on the club and jazz circuit. In November 1981 Jones recorded his debut album, ''Watch What Happens'', with John Bye producing at Richmond Recorders in Melbourne. Adrian Jackson of ''Jazz'' magazine touted Jones as the "new Melbourne jazz star" in June 1982. In 1994, he contributed "

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" for Kate Ceberanos 1994 album, '' Kate Ceberano and Friends''. On 25 May 2011, Vince appeared as a contestant in Episode #7.4 of music quiz show '' Spicks and Specks''.

Discography

Albums

Awards

AIR Awards

The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as AIR Awards) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. , - , AIR Awards of 2017 , ''Provanance'' (with Paul Grabowsky) , Best Independent Jazz Album , , -

APRA Awards

The APRA Awards are held in Australia and New Zealand by the

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to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually. Jones has won three awards from four nominations. , - ,

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, "For All Colours" , Most Performed Australian Jazz Work , , - , 1987 , "Blue" , Most Performed Australian Jazz Work , , - , 1993 , "Hindered on His Way to Heaven" , Jazz Composition of the Year , , - , 2017 , "Still Night" , Jazz Work of the Year , , -

ARIA Music Awards

The

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is an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of

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. It commenced in 1987. Jones has won three awards from nine nominations. , - , rowspan="2", 1987 , rowspan="2", ''Tell Me a Secret'' , Best Jazz Album , , - , Best Adult Contemporary Album , , - , 1988 , ''It All Ends Up in Tears'' , Best Jazz Album , , - ,

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, ''Trustworthy Little Sweethearts'' , Best Jazz Album , , - , rowspan="2", 1991 , rowspan="2", ''Come in Spinner'' , Best Original Soundtrack/Cast/Show Album , , - ,

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, , - , 1993 , ''Future Girl'' , Best Jazz Album , , - ,

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, ''The Monash Sessions'' , Best Jazz Album , , - , 2016 , ''Provenance'' , Best Jazz Album , , -

Australian Jazz Bell Awards

The Australian Jazz Bell Awards, also known as the Bell Awards or The Bells, are annual music awards for the jazz music genre in Australia. They commenced in 2003. Jones has been nominated twice. , - , 2004 , ''Gold'' , Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album , , - , 2016 , ''Provenance'' , Best Australian Jazz Vocal Album , , -

Mo Awards

The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as the Mo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. (wins only) , - , 1996 , Vince Jones , Jazz Vocal Performer of the Year , , -

References

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