JOAN WATSON-JONES, Choices

Jonathan Widran

In addition to being a noted recording artist, Joan Watson-Jones, a veteran of the New England Jazz scene, is host and producer of The Jazz Room, an online radio show where she plays music and interviews top names.

The magic of her guests and a wealth of jazz influences continues to rub off on the versatile, deeply soulful, emotional and sublimely swinging singer, who on her latest album Choices continues to reveal the depths of her artistry as an insightful songwriter and musical storyteller.

She bookends the set with a booming, wildly percussive twist on “Topsy 2” featuring her own lyrics celebrating her passion for dance, and a vibrant stroll through the always welcome and uplifting “Here’s to Life.”

The core of the collection though is a jazz troubadour’s delight, as Watson-Jones gets personal sharing heartfelt narratives about and featuring the wisdom of her parents, a family friend, her beloved husband and an old college friend.

Aside from being a delightfully charming set of vocal jazz, the perfectly titled album – featuring the singer’s longtime band members Frank Wilkins (piano), Dave Zox (bass) and Alvin Terry (drums) – feels like a warm, intimate (yet often rhythmically and harmonically rousing!) evening at home with her extended family.

March 23, 2020

Singer/Songwriter Joan Watson-Jones

Straight Ahead Jazz with a Touch of R&B

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Our goal is to give you a joyful musical experience so you go home happy and relaxed. We're not just about jazz tunes and improvisation but storytelling in song.

This is from our Tribute to Lena Horne Show

What People are Saying!

"Thanks for transporting me to a wonderful place!! Thank you"
..Nancy

"Bravo! Encore! Amazing and so much talent in one room! In the pocket!"
.. Gayle

"Thank you for an awsome birthday evening"
..Marie

"Im gonna love you like nobody's love you Come Rain or Come Shine.

Thank you ,Joan Watson-Jones,thank you!"
..Barbara
First Night Portsmouth ,NH

Performance Schedule

Dec. 5 , 2020 3:00 - 3:30 PM ET (Saturday)

YouTube Live Event

Solo Piano / Vocal

Hosted by

Chelmsford Center for the Arts

Meet The Band

Frank Wilkins

May 15, 2020 5:00PM (Friday )

Facebook Live on

Alternative Venues for Jazz

Hosted by Gail Boyd

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Dave Zox

Alvin Terry

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