- Born
- 11 September 1934
Montreal - Died
- 22 July 2026
Montreal - Country
- Canada
- Record labels
- Justin Time Records
- Discography
- 16 albums
Biography
Oliver Jones was a jazz musician who played piano and jazz piano. Oliver Jones was born on 11 September 1934 in Montreal and died on 22 July 2026 in Montreal. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Justin Time Records. The discography here lists 16 albums, from “Festival International de Jazz de Montréal” (1985) to “The Best of Oliver Jones, Vol. 1” (2022). Honours include Juno Award for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year (1986), Governor General's Performing Arts Award (2005) and Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec (2015).
Oliver Theophilus Jones (September 11, 1934 – July 22, 2026) was a Canadian jazz pianist, organist, composer and arranger. In 2023, he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
- 1986 Juno Award for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year
- 2005 Governor General's Performing Arts Award
- 2015 Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec
- Officer of the Order of Canada
- Knight of the National Order of Quebec
Frequently asked questions
What instrument did Oliver Jones play?
Oliver Jones is known for playing piano and jazz piano.
When and where was Oliver Jones born?
Oliver Jones was born 11 September 1934 in Montreal.
What are Oliver Jones's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Festival International de Jazz de Montréal (1985), Lights Of Burgundy (1985), Speak Low Swing Hard (1987), Oliver Jones et Charlie Biddle (1988) and A Class Act (1991).
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