VINCE JONES ... He's Cool, He's Smooth, He's one of Australia’s premier exponents of Jazz in a unique Hip style!
Celebrating 50 Years of being in the spotlight, songwriting and touring
This special intimate evening sees the maverick artist journeying back through his career performing loved classics including ‘Trustworthy Little Sweethearts’, ‘Nature of Power', ‘Rainbow Cake’, and a few rarely performed treasures off his double platinum soundtrack - ‘Come In Spinner’. Whilst premiering tracks of the forthcoming new album, all delivered with effortless style!
Multi ARIA-recipient, acclaimed vocalist, trumpeter and storyteller is one of the most beloved iconic performers in Australian music. Vince needs no introduction to any music-lover, celebrated for the beauty of his signature voice, there is no one like Vince in concert or in-person, an unassuming quiet charisma that has you spellbound! He has to be the world’s most laid-back singer, relaxed, cool and unhurried, confident in his own musical style, he sings like there’s nothing to prove; his mellifluous tone filling the lyrics with his obvious joy of the music.
Nicknamed Australia’s National Treasure, for over 5 decades Vince has carved out a singular space in the Australian musical landscape, blending cool jazz, soul and sophisticated songwriting with a lyrical honesty that speaks straight to the heart. From his breakthrough in the early 80s, to creating the highest-selling Oz Jazz album to date ‘Come in Spinner' (from the ABC TV Series) to his enduring presence on festival stages and concert halls here and overseas, Jones has remained true to an artistic vision that's as politically conscious as it is musically rich. Recognised as one of the country's most influential Jazz artists captivating audiences with his deeply expressive vocals and spirited trumpet playing, he doesn't just interpret songs, he inhabits them!
With 24 albums to boot, a new offering due out in winter, he continues to inspire listeners, push boundaries & set the benchmark for fellow musicians, with invites to guest mentor Oz Conservatorium students. His spirit and voice as fresh and vibrant as the first day he hit the stage!
As a man who thinks deeply about the state of the world, his passion for social consciousness shines through in his lyrics and life. Never shy about advocating for and sharing his views on the human condition, world affairs and our environment, His thought-provoking astute observations have you walking away inspired… you take home something to think about!
“I watch people’s faces; and sometimes it looks like strange things are happening in their souls when they listen.” - VJ
Born in Glasgow, Vince and family came to live in Australia at 11 years old. Growing up in Wollongong NSW, listening to his Horn-playing father and singing Mothers' collection of great jazz albums, the feel, style and essence of the music became a natural part of Vince’s world. Starting his journey at 20 as a bebop trumpeter playing the club circuit in Melbourne in the late 70’s and early 80’s, the young man had no idea that in just a few years his superb voice would touch the hearts and minds of so many. Drawn to R&B music, a genre in which the emotive force of the voice is matched by technical and improvising skills, to a young guy steeped in creativity and blessed with a sweet golden voice – it was natural to meld these together - so began the evolution of one of Australia’s great vocalists.
Accompanied by His World Class group - featuring Matt McMahon on Piano, Dave Beck - Drums, John Mackey - Tenor Sax, and Ben Ribertson on Double Bass
Prepare to Swoon...
Geelong Arts Centre is the authorised ticket seller for all events sold by Geelong Arts Centre across multiple locations. Tickets purchased from unauthorised re-sellers may be cancelled without notice and/or the holder may be refused admission to the Event. For more information about ticket safety visit https://geelongartscentre.org.au/safe-tickets-guide/
Geelong Arts Centre is a venue for hire and the views, information, content, or opinions expressed through a hirers marketing material and during the event are solely those of the hirer.