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Jack Jones

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Jack Jones (born January 14, 1938) is an American jazz and pop singer. He was one of the most popular vocalists of the 1960s.

He was rated highly by Frank Sinatra, Mel Tormé and Tony Bennett and a major influence on Scott Walker. Judy Garland called him the best jazz singer in the world, although Jones was always a straight pop singer (even when he recorded contemporary material) and rarely ventured in the direction of jazz. Jones won two Grammy Awards. He performs concerts around the world and remains popular in Las Vegas. Some of his best-known recordings are “I Can’t Believe I’m Losing You”, “L.A. Break Down”, “The Way That I Live”, “Wives and Lovers” (1964 Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance)”, “The Race Is On”, “Lollipops and Roses” (1962, Grammy Award, Best Pop Male Performance), “The Impossible Dream”, “Lady”, “What I Did for Love”, and “The Love Boat Theme”. He recorded “Strangers in the Night” before Sinatra did.

• Birth name: John Allan Jones
• Born: January 14, 1938 (age 74)
• Origin: Hollywood, California, U.S.
• Genres: Traditional pop, jazz, big band
• Occupations: Singer, actor
• Instruments: Vocals
• Years active: 1959–present
• Labels: Capitol, Kapp, RCA, MGM

Read more about Jack Jones at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

Music Review: A Crooner Serenades His Loyal Friends
NY Times Music, 2010-10-27 22:12:01
Jack Jones opened his new show on Tuesday at the Oak Room of the Algonquin Hotel.

Music Review | Jack Jones: An Aging Lion Reflects on His Glory Days
NY Times Music, 2009-09-14 03:55:36
Jack Jones at the Algonquin Hotel on Wednesday night.