Mike did a 4-part interview (that’s right, 4 parts!) with Rick Keene about his life as a musician and his work in the magic world. Check it out:
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See Mike Jones in Chicago – This Weekend!
This weekend you can see Mike Jones at the Green Mill Jazz Club on Friday and Saturday night and at Pianoforte Studios on Sunday afternoon. If youāre in Minneapolis, you can see Mike Jones at Crooners.
And if you needed a little extra convincing, check out this article in the Chicago Tribune about Mikeās upcoming shows:
Upcoming Shows in June
Want to see Mike Jones place and arenāt in Las Vegas? If youāre in Chicago or Minneapolis, youāre in luck!
Mike will be playing at Chicagoās Green Mill June 23 and 24 and at Pianoforte Studios on June 25.
On June 26, Mike will be playing at Croonerās Lounge in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Watch Mike in Action
Mike recently played at PianoForte Studios in Chicago. Check out this video of his performance:
See Mike in Chicago over Halloween Weekend
Next weekend Mike will be in Chicago playing at the Green Mill on Friday and Saturday and at PianoForte Studios on Sunday. Get more information in the schedule section of Mikeās website.
Check out Mike on Color Me Local Podcast
Over the summer, Mike sat down with Anna Sharp to discuss jazz music on her podcast, Color Me Local. It was a fun conversation that even included Mikeās dog, Monty! Check it out!
Roaring Reviewed in Downbeat Magazine
Check out the review for Mikeās latest album, Roaring in the October issue of Downbeat Magazine:
The cover art of Mike Jonesā latest album captures the lighthearted spirit of the music therein, featuring an animated scene in which Jones and his bandmatesābassist Katie Tiroux and drummer Matt Witekādance the Charleston. Tis is ftting, since Jones and company swing their way through 10 tunes originating in the Roaring ā20s (hence the album title). Notwithstanding his day job as the āhouseā pianist for magicians Penn & Teller, Jones does not need any sort of musical legerdemain to entertain. He plays well, and has chosen bandmates who share his musical vision. Te trio opens with a straightforward, no-nonsense swing on the chestnut āYes Sir, Tatās My Baby,ā then decompresses for a laidback take on āIf I Had You.ā Later, the group embarks on a rollicking romp through Irving Berlinās āIāll See You In Cuba,ā which captures the lighthearted playfulness found in the lyrics to this anti-Prohibition song. While never straying from their roots, Jones, Tiroux and Witek save the blues for last, with a strong workout on āAm I Blue?āTe playing answers the titleās question, with an unequivocal āyes.ā
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Roaring: Yes Sir, Thatās My Baby; If I Had You; Iāll See You In Cuba; Home; Mean To Me; I Found A New Baby; Me And My Shadow; Whatāll I Do; I Canāt Believe Youāre In Love With Me; Am I Blue. (61:52)
Personnel: Mike Jones, piano; Katie Thiroux, bass; Matt Witek, drums
Ordering info: caprirecords.com
Hear Mike on the Radio with Nathan Tannenbaum
Hereās a link where you can download an .mp3 of Mike Jones appearance on #PlayingFavoritesLV. Great stories and coversation ā and killer tunes from Penn & Tellerās pianist.
But hurry! The link expires soon. link
See Mike in Fool Us on the CW
Mike is appearing in a couple of episodes of Fool Us on the CW this summer ā along with Penn & Teller. Check it out!.
Roaring is Getting Around
Check out the latest review for Roaring by Jazz da Gama. You can also see a youtube video of Mike playing!:
Jazz da Gama
When youāre done there, you can head over to Neon Jazz to listen to a jazz radio program where you can hear a bit of Roaring!
Neon Jazz