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Nayo Jones hails from Phoenix, Arizona born in Chicago, Illinois into a family of musicians; she was destined to be in “the business”. As a child Nayo sang and danced her way through life. She belted out Supreme songs at talent shows in grade school and mimicked Whitney Houston in front of the mirror. Nayo’s father William “Doc” Jones, a Jazz musician and music educator born and raised in Chicago noticed her musical gift & helped nurture her natural ability from the very beginning. Growing up surrounded by classic jazz and Motown hits Nayo answered her calling at an early age. A classically trained flutist, Nayo would go on to compete & play the flute on a professional level at a very young age, she also sang in the church choir. As a graduate of Spelman College, the prestigious historically black college for women in Atlanta, Georgia, Nayo focused her life on the corporate world not realizing music was still in her destiny. Nayo began her journey on a whim. Her father held a fundraiser benefiting his non-profit music organization at the renowned Rhythm Room located … [Read More...]

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Nayo Jones live at Congo Square

The wait is almost over...it's time for Jazz Fest!  Meet me at Congo Square Friday, May 4th at 11:15am.  CDs are on sale now in the Jazz Fest music Store (and of course on iTunes), be sure to take me home with you!  :) While you're at it..."like" me on Facebook & follow me on Twitter @NayoJonesMusic!  Happy Jazz Fest and see you at Congo Square! Click on the link below to add me to your … [Read More...]

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My Name is Nayo Jones

THE PROJECT "My Name is Nayo" is my first full length original album and with the help of some incredibly talented musicians, producers, singers & songwriters we came up with what I like to call controlled chaos!  I hadn't recorded in so long that I think everything that had been festering inside me sort of exploded on this project.  You'll hear everything from smooth jazz to rock on this … [Read More...]

2012 Lineup

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2012

DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE!  The New Orleans Jazz Festival is one of the largest music festivals in the country and on Wednesday, December 14, 2011 they officially announced the 2012 line-up and yours truly is on the list!  I will be performing during the second week of the festival on May 4, 2012. I'm promising a show you won't want to miss so go on the official website and create your custom … [Read More...]

On stage at the House of Blues

House of Blues

Kermit Ruffins' annual birthday bash at the House of Blues was a hit!  What a show...what an experience!  I was asked to bring in my own band and do a set at Kermit's intermission which of course was flattering and even more importantly, a BLAST!  This was my first House of Blues performance so it was just icing on the cake that the building was filled with music lovers armed with an … [Read More...]

On set for the morning show

WWLTV – New Orleans

My first television appearance in New Orleans was such a success! This day started at 4am and didn't stop until 1am!  I went on to promote my first show as the headliner in New Orleans and everybody from the security guard to the broadcasters at WWL was so nice & hospitable.  Here's a clip from the … [Read More...]

Kermit & Nayo at House of Blues New Orleans

Live on WWLTV with Kermit Ruffins

Kermit & Nayo at House of Blues New Orleans Catch me apprearing live on the WWL-TV morning show tomorrow (12/22/2011, 7:00am CST) with Kermit Ruffins singing "Baby It's Cold Outside".   If you're not in NOLA, you're in luck watch us online http://www.wwltv.com/eyewitness-morning-news Happy holidays! … [Read More...]

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