Vince Jones

Name: Vince Jones
Start: 2025-03-14T18:30:00+11:00
Location: Sorrento Room - Centro CBD - Wollongong

Schedule

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025 at 06:30 pm

UTC+11:00

Location

Sorrento Room - Centro CBD - Wollongong | Wollongong, NS

Centro CBD is delighted to welcome back Australia’s legendary leading Jazz vocalist - the Man with the Voice as cool as a long G&T...VINCE JONES! A true legend of Australian jazz, multi-ARIA-award-winning vocalist, trumpeter and songwriter Vince Jones is among the country’s most acclaimed and recognised stars. Celebrating 50 years in the business, the Maverick artist has left an indelible mark on the Australian Music landscape. From creating the highest-selling Australian jazz album of all time -'Come in Spinner' soundtrack - to performing at leading festivals across Europe and the US, Jones has cemented a reputation as a respected ambassador of Australian Music, with 25 albums under his belt.
Vince performs his first NSW show for 2025 - Friday March 14 @ his favourite home in the Gong! Please join us for an intimate evening of Music with Australia's National Treasure, accompanied by His world class band - featuring longtime collaborator Pianist and Music Director ~ Matt McMahon * Karl Dunnicliff ~ Double Bass * John Mackey ~ Tenor Sax * and James Hauptmann ~ Drums.
'A magical performance by Vince Jones, who now has one of the Best in a long line of exceptional bands.' Sydney Morning Herald
VINCE needs no introduction to any music-lover, renowned for the Beauty of His Voice and the eloquence of his trumpet playing. An evening with Vince is set to be a night of musical indulgences, seductive memories and emotions. There is no one like Vince Jones In Concert or in Person, the man has a quiet charisma that has you spellbound! Audiences will enjoy his mellifluous timeless tones, as he performs much loved original material such as ~ Trustworthy Little Sweethearts * Nature of Power * 'Rainbow Cake, and many more from His vast 25 album catalogue. Each melody transporting the listener beyond a world of care and woes to the sweet meditation of music and song. His trade-mark voice is a tenor of light sweetness, flowing so easily through the music - this band swings soothes and bathes you in warmth.
“There could easily be comparisons between Chet Baker and Vince, but I feel sure he would be happy to be in that company”.
All About Entertainment Adelaide, June ‘23
Jones has set the benchmark for Australian Jazz singers since his emergence in the jazz clubs of Melbourne in the late 70s and early 80s. His 22 album international career has never hesitated in its musical evolution – a career played in the moment. He is that rare genre-defying artist who creates music without borders. Jones has to be the world’s most laid-back singer in a jazz style, relaxed, cool, and unhurried. His unique smooth vocals captivates the audience as he fills the lyrics with his obvious love of the songs. Working at a high level of excellence is this rare genre-defying artist who creates music without borders. A remarkable interpreter and composer of songs in a contemporary unique style, whilst remaining relevant and prolific as a songwriter, continuing to explore new musical terrains. Confident in his own musical style, he sings like there’s nothing to prove with His distinctive rich velvet voice and profound joy for the Music.