“One of the major singers of our time” Frank Sinatra
“One of the great interpreters of the American songbook and he’s singing better and better and better” Tony Bennett
JACK JONES lights up a stage - any stage, any time, anywhere.
One of the world’s most loved international singing stars, JACK JONESstill stands head and shoulders above his musical peers. And now, at 80, he’s proving yet again just what took him to the top.
Returning to the UK for a handful of dates at the end of January 2018 as part of his 80th birthday celebrations, the shows should be a rare treat.Complete with big bandJackpromises some of the greatest songs of all time.
Rated by FrankSinatraand Tony Bennett as Numero Uno,it was the former who actually inspired Jack to sing. Jack’s school friend, Nancy, brought her father in one day to sing at assembly… from then on it was sports’ loss and entertainment’s gain.
Jack Jones has sung all his life.He has 60 albums to his credit, two Grammies and another five nominations, an Emmy, and awards too numerous to mention. He has performed at two Royal Variety Shows and has his own Hollywood Walk of Fame star right next to his father’s, the film star Allan Jones.
Jack’s respect for a well crafted song has led to him recording some of the greatest ballads of all time but his career has spanned it all – pop, jazz, musical theatre, film. He is, as Mel Torme put it, “the greatest ‘pure’ singer in the world.”
Born into a showbiz family (on the actual night his father, Allan Jones, recorded his hit Donkey Serenade), Jack started singing professionally at the age of 19 supplemented by his income as a petrol attendant. Signing his first deal with Capital Records in 1959, Jack went on to record with several labels over the years,20 albums with RCA alone, and have 17 chart in Billboard’s Top 20.
Perhaps best known for his hit renditions of The Impossible Dream, Lollipops and Roses, What I Did For Love, The Race Is On, Lady, Call Me Irresponsible and The Loveboat theme
amongst others, he has also addressed the work of contemporary artists such as Randy Newman and Carole King.
Consistently playing to packed houses world-wide, not to mention stellar venues such as Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Centre and the White House, Jack Jones is an artist who truly knows how to entertain.
On fine form at 80, Jack Jones is one of the few greats left standing. What better time then to be returningto the UK than on the eve of this milestone birthday…
This is one show that promises class on every level.
Shows start at 7.30pm and tickets are on sale now from all usual venues.
JACK JONES 80th BIRTHDAY TOUR 2018
JANUARY 2018
Wednesday24thAberdareColiseum08000 147 111
Thursday25thEastleighThe Concord023 8065 1478
Friday26thBury St EdmundsThe Apex01284 758000
Saturday27thSt AlbansAlban Arena01727 844488
Sunday28thLondonCadogan Hall020 7730 4500
Tuesday30thMalvernFestival Theatre01684 892 277
Wednesday31stNew BrightonFloral Pavilion0151 666 0000
FEBRUARY 2018
Thursday1st ManchesterBridgewater Hall0161 907 9000
Friday2ndBirminghamTown Hall0121 780 4949
Saturday3rdPerthConcert Hall01738 621031
Monday5thGlasgowRoyal Concert Hall0141 353 8000
Tuesday6thGatesheadThe Sage0191 443 4661
Thursday8thSouthend On SeaCliffs Pavilion01702 351 135
Friday9thCanterburyMarlowe Theatre01227 787787
Media contact: Judy Totton Publicity 020 7371 8158/8159.