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Courtney Jones' unique sound and songwriting style has been compared to Sarah McLachlan meets KT Tunstall, with a hint of Keane thrown in just for good measure. Her upcoming record boasts a roster of talent usually reserved for a major label artist with a major label budget. She is neither . . . yet.
Peter Malick, who early on spotted, gigged with, and later produced the then unknown Norah Jones just before her runaway success with "Come Away With Me", is producing the 12 track debut album. Mark Needham, who struck multi-platinum success with several mixes on The Killers critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated "Hot Fuss" album (including the mega-hit "Mr. Brightside") is on board to mix the tracks.
Jones' backing musicians include Lucinda Williams' current touring rhythm section, Butch Norton and Dave Sutton. Peter Malick adds his guitar genius, and Stevie Blacke, whose recent work includes projects with the ultra-hot Colbie Caillat, Anna Nalick, Timbaland, and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson, provides the lush string arrangements for her songs. Paula Cole's touring bassist John Ossman and the legendary Bob Glaub make guest appearances as well. The 21-year-old Miss Jones wrote each of the songs on the album.
She has opened for a half dozen (and counting) major label artists as diverse as Warner Bros.' Australian Pop superstar Missy Higgins and KCRW's "Morning Becomes Eclectic" favorite Bitter:Sweet of "The Mating Game" fame. She has shared festival billing with Augustana, Joshua Radin, and Anna Nalick.
XM Satellite Radio and CBS Radio affiliates have also featured her music. The single; "Awake & Dreaming" will be featured on KINK fm102's first ever local artist compilation CD.
"Long Way Down" is debuting in a feature-length film starring Michael Madsen, Rider Strong and Taboo of The Black Eyed Peas, written and directed by Stephen Savage.
While gaining a following with industry heavyweights and building a fan base from Seattle to San Diego with her relentless and rigorous touring that has encompassed tens of thousands of miles, countless hotels, and over 120 shows in the past year, Courtney and her music are about to break nationally with the release of her debut album; "Awake & Dreaming"
Back in 2000, producer Peter Malick was working with an unknown, 21 year old keyboardist, with the last name Jones, just before her meteoric rise. It appears lightening may be about to strike twice.