The Monash Sessions featuring Vince Jones
The smooth sultry tones of Vince Jones have graced the 4th album in the Monash Sessions series released by Jazzhead. Whilst engaged in a teaching role at Monash University, the acclaimed vocalist led students from the university’s Sir Zelman Cowan School of Music.
Jones is renowned for his subtle, heartfelt style combining jazz phrasing with soul-derived moves, and his repertoire combines jazz, blues, soul, folk and pop influences. Not only his vocals are expounded on this record as he also contributes on the Fugelhorn.The album features compositions written by Vince spanning 30 years of recordings and includes two tunes from The Great American Songbook; always a staple in Vince’s repertoire. Vince’s compositions include fan favourites such as Jettison, This is The Woman, Union Man and Wonder World. It also features guest performances from Australian pianist Sam Keevers and Head of the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music, Associate Professor Rob Burke.
Not only a wonderful experience for the students involved, this record is a master-class from one of Australia’s iconic jazz musicians and some very talented students. The Monash Sessions featuring Vince Jones, eastside’s album of the week.