JOAN WATSON-JONES, Choices
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
Eye of Samantha Productions LLC
Photo Steve Klamkin
Our 2025 Concert Series at The Lilypad in Cambridge, MA will feature one more offical show on Saturday, October 18th, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM. Tickets are $15.00pp for our October 18th show.
On Saturday October 25th from 5 to 6pm, we will present another show dedicated only to our upcoming 2026 release “Love Sings”.
We are thrilled to collaborate with renowned photographer Adriana Mateo, who will film our performance for promotional purposes for our CD “Love Sings”.
We invite you to join us in this celebration and support us through donations at the door. Your presence will not only enhance the experience but also contribute to the success of our 2026 album launch.
Families Welcome
Children Under 10yrs. Free
Here's a video from a previous performance.
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Carolyn McClair Public Relations
The Band
Frank Wilkins
Alvin Terry
Dave Zox
