Calvin Jones (composer) explained

Calvin P. Jones
Birth Date:3 May 1966
Birth Place:Eureka, South Dakota, United States
Instrument:Piano
Genre:Film soundtrack, orchestral
Occupation:Record producer, composer, songwriter, pianist
Years Active:1988–present

Calvin P. Jones (born May 3, 1966) is an American musician, record producer, composer, songwriter, and pianist. He composed the hit song "Whitewater Chopped Sticks"[1] [2] popular in talent shows, recitals and pageants. "Whitewater Chopped Sticks" was edited by Jones and performed by Miss Nebraska,[3] Teresa Scanlan[4] to win the 2011 Miss America[5] [6] [7] Pageant with over 14 million viewers watching on ABC TV.[8] Jones has composed music for many soundtracks, including the hit documentary[9] .[10] [11] Produced by Gerald R. Molen (Schindler's List, Jurassic Park), 2016[12] [13] was a major theatrical release, grossing over $33.45 million[14] at the box office, making it the second highest domestic-grossing political documentary[15] in the United States since 1982. Jones has worked with Producer Jerry Marcellino[16] [17] [18] (Michael Jackson, Diana Ross),[19] Kerry Livgren of the group Kansas ("Dust in the Wind", "Carry On Wayward Son") and director Jim Hanon[20] (End of the Spear) among others.[21]

Early life

Jones was born in Eureka, South Dakota, to parents Norman and Lena Jones. Shortly thereafter the family relocated to Sutton, Nebraska, where his father was pastor of the Hope Reformed Church. As with many artists, Jones' first exposure to music was in the church.[22] He began piano lessons at the age of 6 and began composing at about age 10. The son of a minister, Jones had many opportunities to use his talents and found early on that piano was his instrument and he realized his aptitude for improvisation. His classical training was a great foundation but he approached the pieces with energy and emotion uniquely his own.[22] At age 9 the family moved to Pierre, South Dakota. Throughout his high school and college experience, Jones was involved in the typical opportunities such as swing choir, stage band and musicals and an occasional talent show.[22] Attending college on a musical scholarship, Jones continued to study composition.[22] He ended his college classes with a B.S. in Economics from Hillsdale College in 1988 which has proved invaluable in the development of his musical career.[22] Jones has started his own record company called Personal Records and managed to sign with City of Peace Records/Sony Music for distribution worldwide.[23]

Career

Discography

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Calvin Jones "Whitewater Chopped Sticks" Sheet Music (Piano Solo) in C Major - Download & Print. Jones. Calvin. Musicnotes.com. July 30, 2018. January 21, 2014.
  2. Web site: Review: Music For Life: Meditations On Piano - Calvin Jones - Cross Rhythms. www.crossrhythms.co.uk. July 30, 2018.
  3. Web site: Former Miss Nebraskas. July 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20151207231830/http://missnebraska.org/former-miss-nebraskas/. December 7, 2015. dead.
  4. Web site: Miss Nebraska wins night 3 of Miss America Prelim with Whitewater Chopped Sticks. Calvin Jones. May 26, 2011. July 30, 2018. YouTube.
  5. http://www.missamerica.org/our-miss-americas/2010/2011.aspx Miss America: 2011
  6. Web site: Nebraska Girl Teresa Scanlan Win Miss America 2011. New. News. July 30, 2018.
  7. Web site: She's just 17! Nebraskan wins Miss America pageant. January 16, 2011 . July 30, 2018.
  8. Chris Harrison hosting Miss America. Entertainment Weekly. July 30, 2018.
  9. Web site: Movie Reviews. https://web.archive.org/web/20141206094640/http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/469309/2016-Obama-s-America/credits. dead. December 6, 2014. Movies & TV Dept.. The New York Times. 2014. July 30, 2018.
  10. Web site: 2016 Obama's America: Film Review. The Hollywood Reporter. August 3, 2012. July 30, 2018.
  11. Web site: 2016: Obama's America. August 24, 2012. July 30, 2018. www.imdb.com.
  12. News: Documentary film '2016: Obama's America' takes approach. Washington Post. July 30, 2018.
  13. Web site: 2016: Obama's America - Cinemark Valley View / LockKeepers. July 30, 2018.
  14. Web site: 2016 Obama's America (2012) - Box Office Mojo. www.boxofficemojo.com. July 30, 2018.
  15. Web site: Documentary Movies at the Box Office - Box Office Mojo. www.boxofficemojo.com. July 30, 2018.
  16. Web site: CITY OF PEACE MEDIA RELEASES CITY OF PEACE INSTRUMENTALS II - HM Magazine. March 21, 2012. July 30, 2018.
  17. Web site: Various - City Of Peace Instrumentals II (Peace That Surpasses All Understanding). Discogs. July 30, 2018.
  18. Web site: City Of Peace Instrumentals II. Description. July 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20151207224522/https://thep.com/Project.aspx?ProductID=7779700522. December 7, 2015. dead.
  19. Web site: Jordan Elias Spreads Word About Upcoming Music Project At NRB 2012 . June 22, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622205408/http://yourmusiczone.com/news.php?area=&aid=1608 . June 22, 2015 . dead .
  20. Web site: Minus Red - Uncommon Stories, Common Threads. jimhanon.com. July 30, 2018.
  21. Miss America, Teresa Scanlan, Wins Title Performing Calvin Jones' 'Whitewater Chopped Sticks' - Christian Newswire. www.christiannewswire.com. July 30, 2018.
  22. Web site: Calvin Jones composer producer and pianist, creator of Whitewater Chopped Sticks-History and Discography. calvinjones.com. July 30, 2018.
  23. http://www.docstoc.com/docs/2166847/Biography-of-Calvin-Jones Biography of Calvin Jones by biomaster
  24. Web site: Through High Places by Calvin Jones. iTunes. May 7, 1996. July 30, 2018.
  25. https://www.amazon.com/Calvin-Jones/e/B000APLXFG Top Albums by Calvin Jones
  26. Web site: Find Calvin Jones's songs, tracks, and other music - Last.fm. Last.fm. July 30, 2018.
  27. Web site: Personal Records Trust Music - Calvin Jones. July 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20150622201446/https://us.songselect.com/search/results?SearchTerm=Calvin+Jones. June 22, 2015. dead.
  28. Web site: Calvin Jones Whitewater Chopped Sticks - Best version ever!. Calvin Jones. September 22, 2010. July 30, 2018. YouTube.
  29. Web site: Calvin Jones: Acoustic Passion. July 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20150622214026/http://www.gospel.nl/muziek/acoustic-passion.html. June 22, 2015. dead.
  30. Web site: South Dakotan contributes music to Dinesh D'Souza's 2016: Obama's America. July 22, 2014. July 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20150622201135/http://dakotawarcollege.com/south-dakotan-contributes-music-to-dinesh-desouzas-2016-obamas-america/. June 22, 2015. dead.
  31. Web site: Little Town Of Bethlehem: Official Film Trailer. 405EGM. March 26, 2010. July 30, 2018. YouTube.
  32. Web site: Grant Tribune. www.granttribune.com. July 30, 2018.
  33. Web site: Miss Nebraska performs Whitewater Chopped Sticks becomes Miss America 2011. Calvin Jones. May 27, 2011. July 30, 2018. YouTube.
  34. Web site: Miss America 2011 Promotes New CD, Dueling Pianos, At NRB . June 22, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150622211855/http://yourmusiczone.com/news.php?area=&aid=1647 . June 22, 2015 . dead .
  35. Web site: Download link Youtube mp3: Dueling Pianos - Calvin Jones with Miss America 2011, Teresa Scanlan. PLAY.TOJSIAB. PLAY.TOJSIAB. July 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20150622203015/http://play.tojsiab.com/ZU9ZMVhtOFZPUFUz. June 22, 2015. dead.
  36. Web site: Global Effort Behind EGM's Just-Released Little Town of Bethlehem Soundtrack. July 30, 2018.
  37. Web site: "2016: Obama's America" The Movie: Trailer 3. Dinesh D'Souza. May 10, 2012. July 30, 2018. YouTube.
  38. Web site: "Celtic Joy" by Calvin Jones with the Lviv Virtuosos. Calvin Jones. April 29, 2015. July 30, 2018. YouTube.
  39. Web site: Calvin Jones - фортепиано. July 30, 2018.
  40. Web site: Lviv.ua - Calvin Jones. July 30, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20150622203610/http://afishalviv.net/event/ua/18643_ortepianni-improvizaciji-kelvin-dzhons-calvin-jones-calvinjones-com-ssha/. June 22, 2015. dead.

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