An Especial Pint With jj frazz II

August 26th, 2019 § Comments Off on An Especial Pint With jj frazz II § permalink

A few weeks back I decided to put together a 15 minute “podcast” of various demo recordings that I have produced over the years. I have had the luxury of recording everyday since my parents bought me a Sony Sound-On-Sound real-to-reel tape recorder in the 1970’s, so I have recorded hundreds of songs in my life. Quantity over quality!

This week’s A Pint With jjfrazz II is a flock of covers, special to me, but not ready for prime time. Here are they in all their one take demo goodness.


The first episode of A Pint With jjfrazz – featuring original song demos.

TopPop interviews Lisa Dalbello

May 22nd, 2018 § Comments Off on TopPop interviews Lisa Dalbello § permalink

A really great interview with Lisa from the mid 1980s.

Priceless! – Joey Niceforo

April 13th, 2018 § Comments Off on Priceless! – Joey Niceforo § permalink

JJ and Joey during pre-production in Newmarket

The long awaited solo album Priceless from Joey Niceforo is in the shops today!

Priceless was produced by John Jones, Sam Reid, and Steve Sidwell, who also arranged and conducted the orchestra, which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London by the late Steve Price. The music could not have been made without the contributions of Richard Evans, Roy TanJill Marie Cooper, the Orchestra, Kyle Kemp, and Sonja Ucci.

Joey Niceforo on johnjonesmusic.com

Note to God – Joey Niceforo

April 3rd, 2018 § Comments Off on Note to God – Joey Niceforo § permalink

Note to God, written by Diane Warren, is the latest single and video from Joey Niceforo’s new album Priceless, which was produced by me, Sam Reid, and Steve Sidwell, who also arranged and conducted the orchestra, which was recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London by the late Steve Price.

We recorded Jill Marie Cooper using Source Connect between London and Newmarket.

Priceless goes on sale April 13

Winner Takes it All – Joey Niceforo

February 20th, 2018 § Comments Off on Winner Takes it All – Joey Niceforo § permalink

Enjoy this first song and video from Joey’s new album that I co-produced in Canada and in London at Abbey Road Studios. Steve Sidwell wrote the brilliant arrangements and conducts the orchestra. I was standing fifteen feet away, in awe!

“Winner Takes it All” – Joey Niceforo

Wrapped Around Your Finger – Dan Hill

February 6th, 2018 § Comments Off on Wrapped Around Your Finger – Dan Hill § permalink

My song from 1995, that Dan Hill improved and recorded for his long lost; I’m Doing Fine album of 1996.

Produced, engineered, performed, and written by John Jones and Dan Hill. With Steve Churchyard, Steve Ferrone, Richard Martinez, Michael Thompson and Stephen Marcussen.

On Her Own – Burgerheads

January 10th, 2018 § Comments Off on On Her Own – Burgerheads § permalink

A new release from the Burgerheads, my bandmates from Toronto and Buttonville. I played on a song or two of theirs, and together we were Gary O and Lisa Dalbello’s band at ESP Studios in the early ’80s.

“Recorded at Mytronics Studios, Scarborough, Ontario in 1989. Featuring Dave Kennedy – acoustic guitar, Dee Long – electric guitar & keyboards, Ken Wannamaker – bass guitar, Frank Watt – all vocals, drums, organ & percussion. Produced & Engineered by Frank Watt”

Happy Birthday Dee!

October 17th, 2017 § Comments Off on Happy Birthday Dee! § permalink

A special E.S.P. Rainbow for Dee!

A special E.S.P. Rainbow for Dee!

Magentalane by Klaatu was recorded at E.S.P. Studios, Buttonville.

Cross Town Dee and John

September 3rd, 2017 § Comments Off on Cross Town Dee and John § permalink

Produced, arranged and recorded, by John Jones
Instruments by J. Jones.
Backing vocals Meninos do Morumbi
Electric Guitars by Dee Long!
Recorded in Los Angeles and British Columbia, 2013.

Karen Hendrix – Say You’ll Stay Forever (1983 song demo)

May 25th, 2017 § Comments Off on Karen Hendrix – Say You’ll Stay Forever (1983 song demo) § permalink

The official Karen Hendrix, Mark Baker, John Jones, songwriting demo of “Say You’ll Stay“, from ESP Studios, Buttonville, 1983.

The machines and the humans. Fairlight CMI, etc. All vocals Karen. Mark on lead acoustic guitar. Performed, programmed, recorded and produced, by yours truly (John Jones).

Say You’ll Stay was a top ten song in 1985 for Priscilla Wright, in Canada, produced by the amazing and legendary Jack Richardson!

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