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e’lissa jones (New CD Available on iTunes)

About Me

E'lissa Jones is a professional singer, prolific songwriter, violinist, pianist, and guitarist. She is an exceptionally talented artist who possesses a dark and melancholy voice with a velvety quality reminiscent of jazz singers. Her songs embrace audiences with her powerful melodies and expressive lyrics. Influential styling ranges from folk music, jazz, rock, and R&B in her catalogue of over 250 original songs.From 2001-2006, E'lissa performed background vocals with blues legend Wilson Pickett, touring with Ray Charles, Al Green and many more. E'lissa in her Folk Music realm has also opened up for legend Pete Seeger and Steve Forbert. In addition, she has played violin for old favorites like Bobby Vee.E'lissa has recorded and released three albums "Shadows," " This Melodie," and her third CD titiled "Anymore" was released on September 28, 2008. She plays violin in two string quartets "Vivace" and Andante", and continues to perform her original material solo and with her backing band in the Tri-State Area. What a fantastic artist! Seeing her live is truly inspirational.{}

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Music:

Member Since: 8/17/2006
Band Website: elissajones.com
Band Members: *Elissa~ Vocals, Violin, Piano, Guitar, & Viola*Elissa Jones Band ~Mickey Kopchak (Bass/Vocals) ~Dave Edwards (Drums/Percussion) ~Mark McNutt (Guitar) ~Justin Rudy (Djembe/Percussion) ~Alessa Farinella (Backing Vocals) ~Chris Persad (Trumpet)
Influences: The people I love.....my family....God...and all those who broke my heart or made my spirit smile. All songs are of personal triumphs and pain.
Sounds Like: I am what I am and that's all I will ever be............ Purchase music from iTunes or CD Baby and enjoy ~ME~.Buy merch from E'lissa Jones at www.zazzle.com/elissajones

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Record Label: http://www.facebook.com/pages/elissa-jones/5606823

My Blog

Self......

Inside these wallsDarknessSunken eyesDrowning heartI cant save youIf I could These arms would reachacross the roomhold you until the pain subsides.I can't stand to see you cryThese feelings you will n...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:06:00 GMT

The Lives That Music Saves and Touches

Music is the center of my world and it touches me to know that this universal language God blessed us with is so powerful.
Posted by on Tue, 03 Feb 2009 20:24:00 GMT

Again.........

It's hardstarting overwhen there's nothingleft.~Woman not Girl
Posted by on Mon, 26 Jan 2009 20:48:00 GMT

The Night

I miss the Paris moonIn the evening's eye I am stillSending wishes to the starswith empty hopes I lie with empty armsUnder this sky I yearnfor a breath that I cannot breatheSleeping restlesslyI look f...
Posted by on Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:39:00 GMT

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Check out this video: E"lissa Live Thinking Out Loud

Check out this video: E"lissa Live Thinking Out Loud
Posted by on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:04:00 GMT

Check out this video: Elissa Live Dont Speak

Check out this video: Elissa Live Dont Speak
Posted by on Mon, 15 Dec 2008 17:03:00 GMT

Revelation.......

Hold me I'm fallingYou always know when I am breakingToday I am brokenI need you more nowHear me I am callingSing a melody for you to hearYou know my songs before they're writtenTo you I relinquish my...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:49:00 GMT

Another Thought.........

I watched the moonHeld my hands to keep me from shakingIt's the breath in the air that keeps me breathingI am all that I amLost inside myself and my world disappearsLife is a journey of endless disapp...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:21:00 GMT

Wasted.....

you had my heartyou didn't know what to do with itso take your endless fruitless dreamsand be gone.~Woman Not Girl
Posted by on Tue, 28 Oct 2008 20:07:00 GMT