Born and raised in Portland, Oregon, Jazz Saxophonist, Eldon T. Jones developed a love for music at a young age and began playing in his local church.
Jones started taking music lessons at the age of 10. He studied music at Jefferson Performing Arts High School where he won several awards for both classical and jazz. He continued his education at Mt. Hood Community College and has continued to play jazz and various styles of music, careful not to neglect his gospel roots.
Eldon is a well-rounded artist who delicately balances his passions. His wife and 3 children share his love for music and are all very supportive of his career. Eldons music is a smooth blend of Jazz, R&B and Gospel and is inspired by various artists such as: Grover Washington, Jr., Wilton Felder of the Crusaders, and Kirk Whalum.
Eldons heart has always been in making good music. In 1995, he started a jazz band made up of 5 young musicians called N-Touch. N-Touchs music has been called soul-shaking. Their unique style reams with conviction, flavor and creativity. N-Touch has quickly carved their space into the West Coast music scene. They released their self-titled debut album in 2001, and in 2003, their song N-Touch was added to the jazz compilation CD entitled In Celebration Of Life. This CD also incuded the work of other great jazz artists such as Tony Bennett, Herbie Hancock, Kevin Eubanks, and Mel Torme’ to name a few.
Every instrument is in sync, providing enjoyment that embraces that of good sound. Whether talking, walking or meditating - in short enjoying life - this album is essential to any jazz enthusiast for Generation X. Fan Review Eldon and his band have appeared on BET Jazz with Saxophonist Mike Phillips as well as several local television and radio stations. He has performed with two-time Grammy award-winning Singer Yolanda Adams, Legendary Jazz Bassist Leroy Vinegar, Jazz Drummer Mel Brown, Singer/Songwriter Morris Chapman as well as Pianists Ben Tankard and Darrell Grant. Eldon has recorded with Guitarist Walter Finch of Taylor Johnson Records, Congregation of Antrax Records, Ray Tellis of Raada Music, Jazz Pianist Darrell Grant and Saxophonist Kevin Moore of Mocheese Music. Eldon has established his presence as one of the top rising artists on the West Coast. He and his band, N-Touch, can be heard on various radio stations throughout the country as well as Ontario, Canada. They can also be listened to world-wide through satellite radio stations and the internet.
Please visit the website N-Touchband.com