Share your life story with us.
I was born in Toronto Canada. Moved to Montreal till I was 5 and then moved to Saudi Arabia for 6 years. My dad worked for a phone company called Bell Canada and they were setting up networks over there. He brought the entire family with him. I have an older sister.
I was always into music and entertainment in general but never really pictured myself actually becoming a musician. I was a shy kid who wanted attention from the ladies but didn’t know how to get it. One day in 9th grade I was in French class when my teacher Ms. Priolo called me up to sing for everybody. I don’t know why I did it but I did……and every girl in that room went crazy. And just like that I started singing. True story!
I ended up joining a 5 man vocal group called In Essence in high school. We wrote a song called “You Will Never Find” and were signed to Funk Master Flex’s management company in NYC. The song ended up getting featured on Flex’s 60 min of Funk CD and all of a sudden we were on our way to stardom! However a showcase for numerous babes went completely WRONG and we never ended up securing a US Label deal. We came back to Canada and ended up signing a deal with BMG/SONY and released our first full length album “The Master Plan” in 2013. The following year we won a Juno for Best R&B recording (BTW a Juno is Canada’s equivalent of the Grammy in the US).
Unfortunately all good things must come to end and in 2006 In Essence broke up. I decided to continue as a solo artist and put out a couple records. “Waiting For Midnight” was released in 2015 and was produced by Ben Mink, the Grammy award winning producer/song writer who has worked with KD Land, Heart, and Leonard Cohen just to name a few. 2015 is also the year I began my summer residency at a venue in the heart of Toronto called Casa Loma. The show is called Soul In The City and it takes place in the gardens of a beautiful historic castle in the city. My 8 piece band “The Righteous Echo” perform classic as well as original material. The show is every Monday starting in June and runs through to September. We pack the house with a 1000+ a night.
But while I love performing those classics I’ve also missed the pop/R&B that started my career. And thus Sav Blvd was created. On this record there’s going to be some pop, some R&B, and some reggae….just feel good music that has inspired me throughout my life. I feel like this has been bubbling in my soul for some time and it feels good to start letting it out.
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Share your press release.
Juno Winner Sean Jones Releases STOLE
Toronto, ON. 13 February 2018 – Sean Jones began his career as a member of the Juno Award Winning R&B group In Essence. And now, the artist is taking us back to where it all started, with the release of “STOLE” from his new album to be released later this year as part of Sav Blvd the Artist’s Alter Ego. The album reflects the music and the journey that has shaped the artist. “STOLE” is an instant reminder why the always in demand Jones, performs to packed venues in Canada and abroad. Sean Jones is the consummate performer. Fans know they get the very best of the artist from the moment he hits the stage. Not just his music, but the heart and soul of the man. Summer 2018, accompanied by an eight piece band, Sean will take up residency for the fourth year at Casa Loma’s “Soul In The City.” The always sold out shows are a testament to the talent and draw of the performer. “STOLE” reflects not only the road traveled but the one ahead for the multi-talented Sean Jones.
“Stole” is now available on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/2FKTbtQNafqQUrk98hbn2c
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List the names of those that have assisted you so far in your music career and use this opportunity to thank them.
I’d like to thank my mom, dad, my Ingrid and her husband Thomas who continue to support me to no end. My management company JLE who work tirelessly for me and believe in me. My girl Andrea who has given me the greatest gift anyone could have ever given me. My daughter Savannah. The amazing musicians that I have the privilege of working with: Michael Shand, Calvin Beale, Thomas Reynolds, Jeff Halischuck, Miku Graham, and Miles Raine.
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Narrate your experience while recording in the studio or while touring.
Touring is such an amazing experience. I LOVE to travel. When we roll into a new city the first thing I want to do is get settled in the hotel. It’s usually been a long day of travel so it’s nice to get to the room, take a shower, and put on a change of clothes. If the show is that night then there’s not a lot of time to explore. However if we have a free day I make it a point to go and explore the city or town. I check out all the shops. Grab a beer at a local brewery or pub. Ask the concierge where the best breakfast spot is. Take lots of pics and chat with the locals. The unfortunate part is that there’s never enough time to REALLY see everything when you’re on tour. But I have lots of places that I know I want to go back to and spend more time.
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Go into detail about your songwriting process.
You know I don’t really have a “process” per se. Inspiration can hit me at any time. I’ve started songs while walking through the mall! I live 40 min outside of Toronto so if I get stuck in rush hour traffic….which happens often….I come up with a lot of ideas in the car. I have so many voice notes on my phone and it’s crazy. Most of them sound like gibberish but as long as I can hear the melody I’m good.
I usually get the idea for the chorus first and then I work backwards from there. I like to work with someone who is a great lyricist as I tend to get hung up on lyrics sometimes. It’s also just generally nice to bounce ideas off of people and hear what they come up with. I’ve co-written with people and the ideas they come up I would NEVER have thought of in a million years….but it works.
I have a small set up at my crib. I like to write on my piano. I’m not a real player but I know how to mess around with chords and I enjoy messing around on the keys. I find it easier to experiment on the piano than on guitar. However there are some songs that require a guitar. You just have to choose your weapon wisely. Each one can lead you down a different road in terms of feel.
After I’ve got some chords and melodies down I use my Pro Tools and Ableton rig to put together a rough demo. I’m not a producer but I think it’s important to sketch the idea as much as possible. In the end the sounds may change but the VIBE is what you need to capture.
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