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Announcing A New Cabaret Show  
HOORAY FOR THE GIRLS

Jazz vocalist Carolyn Lee Jones is presenting “Hooray for the Girls,” a captivating 70 minutes of songs from women composers, lyricists, and singers from the 20th century who have given us a wealth of memorable music. Her sophisticated style led the 2017 Sammons Cabaret Artist Of The Year to produce five themed cabaret shows, four jazz albums and 1200 performances in DFW.

Ms. Jones’ musicians for the evening of December 19th will be; Musical Director Rebecca Cordes (piano), Jeffry Eckels (bass) and Andrew Griffith (drums).

Admission includes; valet parking, light appetizers, a wine and champagne bar and beverages. Refreshments are served from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the Mary Anne Sammons Cree Mezzanine Suite (second floor) and again during intermission. The concert begins at 8:00 p.m. in Kurth Hall (fourth floor); doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Please note; physical tickets are not issued for Cabaret.  Guests names are held at the registration table outside of Kurth Hall on the 4th floor beginning at 7:00 p.m.

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Carolyn Lee Jones jazz-vocalist new studio album releases today! DOWNLOAD AND STREAM HERE!

Dallas jazz singer Carolyn Lee Jones has a new album release CLOSE YOUR EYES. ” It’s been an exciting, rewarding undertaking. Featuring many of my musical friends.” From a duo to an 8 piece band with wonderful arrangements. “My favorite songs about love or should I say, love in all of its forms?” From a simple piano and bass accompaniment on Confession, to Jones’ 8 piece little big band featuring a favorite Johnny Mercer song, That Old Black Magic. This album incorporates what Carolyn Lee Jones has been doing musically since the last release. “You can purchase an old fashioned CD from my SITE HERE & autographed. ” Get in touch on the contact page and we will email you with payment details for that autographed copy! Of course you can download it from iTunes . Stream it from Spotify 

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Now celebrating over ten years as a full time vocalist-leader, Carolyn Lee Jones burst onto the jazz scene in November 2008. This is Jones’ “second act” after a long and successful career, travelling the world as a buyer for luxury retailers. She always wanted to sing professionally and has proven that you can do anything if you really want it!

Since launching her music career, Carolyn has recorded and released three studio albums, her first in 2008, Bon Appetit, featuring the late Bob Dorough. This was followed by: The Performer in 2013, In A Long White Room in 2016 and now her newest and fourth release on 09/15/2019 CLOSE YOUR EYES. From Jazz Times to Amazon the reviewers have stated that Jones’ sound is sensual, intimate and silky.

In 2017, she was honoured as Cabaret Artist of the Year by Dallas’ premier arts organization, the Sammons Center For The Arts, where she performs frequently.

Home based in Dallas, Texas, she entertains with her musicians as Carolyn Lee Jones & Fresh Vintage Jazz Ensemble. Her eclectic repertoire of classic jazz standards, retro pop tunes with a jazz twist or experiencing her intimate cabaret-jazz shows, she embraces the music with style, sophistication and panache!

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https://karigaffney.com Press Release August 20,2019 Dallas jazz singer Carolyn Lee Jones is releasing her 4th studio album since joining the ranks (in 2008) with other world-class jazz vocalists. The new album from jazz vocalist Carolyn Lee Jones is a collection of songs about new love, love lost, forever love and a little something in between! From soft and sultry to joyous and upbeat this album says it all about the condition of love. Jones worked with three of her long time musical partners, Brad Williams, Sergio Pamies and Dave Pierce for the arrangements on this album. https://carolynleejones.com/epkpress-kit/

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By Carolyn Lee Jones

It’s finally here  and on October 27th I celebrate my ten year mark as a full time vocalist-bandleader.   These past TEN  blogs in 2018 have been a way for me to share my music projects and thoughts  with you and  to keep me inspired while I remember all that has been accomplished both this year and the past TEN YEARS.   

Many of you know that I had a long, successful and creative career before as a luxury gift buyer traveling the world.  Not many people have had that opportunity and I enjoyed every moment of retailing.   Music has always been a part of my life in some way and I knew that one day I’d make the leap and do it full time.   It is a business for sure and my marketing experience has certainly helped me.   In 2000 I really got serious about this idea and began preparing by 1st throwing myself a big birthday cocktail party & singing with a live band for the first time.  Thanks to Julie Bonk !  It was GLORIOUS and a little scary too!

So here I am, getting ready to have another great big evening to celebrate this occasion as I enter my 10th year.  The Kitchen Cafe is such a great listen room and fantastic dining spot it’s reminiscent of the small lovely music cabaret rooms of NYC.  I’ve put together a backing trio of some of my great musician friends whom I’ve made music with during these past years.  Friends are invited to ” sit in” during the 2nd set to help celebrate

I’m releasing a new single that’s soon to be on iTunes, CD Baby, Amazon and all of the streaming sites.  It’s my GIFT to anyone attending on the 27th.   The song is titled “I Was A Fool”, written by world renowned bassist, conductor and arranger Johnny Pate.  My good friend Jennifer Martin introduced me to him when she was recording one of his songs for her 1st CD.

Johnny arranged and produced Shirley Horn’s Travelin’ Light Album, wrote the music for Shaft In Africa in the 70’s, played with Ahmad Jamal Trio in th 50s and was the ABC- Paramount producer for BB King and many others.  Joe Williams pulled him out of retirement in Vegas to conduct and arrange some of his final projects.  Johnny is 94 now and I am so honored to have recorded this song (given to me in its original handwritten form ) upon my first meeting with Johnny a couple of years ago.  What a thrill! 

Thanks to all of you for your ongoing support these past TEN YEARS by coming to my various gigs, shows, house concerts, jazz festivals and on and on……  I can’t wait to see what 2019 holds for me and look forward to being with you.   Till then…see you around town and THANKS!  Love , Carolyn