Mr. Jonz

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Singer, songwriter, musician, composer, producer, and artist make ONE - not six!________________________________________________________ ________Inspirational, progressive, soulful, and innovative - you can use these adjectives to describe Mr. Jonz, but those are just a few words used to capture his true artistry. Let's take a new direction on a road less traveled through an awesome musical odyssey...__________________________________________________ ______________How would you describe the music styling of Mr. Jonz? His versatility is exhibited in his mellow voice as well as in his style of writing. Each song is crafted to attract the attention of all ages ranging from 15 to 50 (and beyond). As you listen, you will undoubtedly categorize his songs as instant classics.___________________________________________________ _____________Mr. Jonz takes you on a brilliant musical journey of rhythm and blues; laid back tracks laced with smooth, sultry vocals that give the universal listener a look into the future of R & B - without forgetting the past. A true step back into a time when a blue light in the basement house party meant a slow dance in the corner, yet progressive and modern enough to attract hip-hop and neo-soul lovers. He has been compared to the likes of Marvin Gaye, Curtis Mayfield and Donny Hathaway, as well as Eric Benet, Maxwell, Brian McKnight and D'angelo - past to present, present to future._____________________________________________________ ___________As an accomplished musician playing more than a dozen instruments, this native son of Atlanta, Georgia has worked with some of the best in the music industry: Maurice White (of Earth, Wind, & Fire), world renowned drummer Sonny Emory, writer/producer/bass player Ronnie Garrett, BME Recordings, international house music star Haddaway, The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell, Hubert Laws, late great jazz legends Dizzy Gillespie and Lionel Hampton, and has performed background vocals for Diana Ross._______________________________________________________ __________It doesn’t stop there! He has also worked with Ludacris (on the Grammy Award winning CD “Release Therapy”, he produced the song “Freedom of Preach”), Ciara (on the multi-platinum CD “The Evolution,” he co-produced the bonus track “Love You Better,” featured on the iTunes version), DTP (Disturbing Tha Peace), Yung Joc, E-40, Akon, Oomp Camp Productions, Jamie Foxx, Avant, Mr. Collipark, Cee-Lo (Gnarls Barkley & Goodie MoB), Lil Jon (of the East Side Boyz), Ying Yang Twins, Crime Mob, DG Yola, Da Muzicianz, BG, Homebwoi, The Caustic Dames, EMI Gospel artist and Holy Hip-Hop phenom Canton Jones, DJ Kizzy Rock, was selected to put together a live band for Hot 107.9’s annual Dirty Awards in Atlanta, and has written, produced and/or performed with fellow local Atlanta artists Jeff Sparks, Lionel “Papa” Jones, teenage saxophone and piano sensation Santi, G Clef, Kimberly Holloway, Michael Warner, Johnny Rockwell, Chilton, A.R.D. (All Respect Due), S.C.O.F. Productions, TZ Kapone, Mo Dubb, Jeffrey Alan, JS-1 the North Star, Catalyst, the Phenetiks, Talking Book Productions, Intense, SY Robinson, Sean Frazier, Tiffany Washington, and has recently opened for such timeless groups as Brick, S.O.S. Band, the Original P-Funk All Stars, and Hidden Beach recording artist Mike Phillips.___________________________________________________ _____________The bell has rung, and class is in session! Mr. Jonz without question has studied his craft well and has done his homework. He also has the capability of taking you on a nostalgic trip to yesterday while embracing tomorrow.___________________________________________________ _____________Just try to keep up with the Jonz...MR. JONZ, that is! Welcome to a musical experience that is sure to leave its mark in music for years to come. His self-produced debut CD "Grooves & Ballads" has already began to attract international attention.