Jonesy were a really competent English band in the Moody Blues / King Crimson mould, with lots of layered violins, harpsichords and mellotrons. The band was formed by Jamie Kaleth (keyboards/vocals), Dave Paul (bass/vocals), John Evan Jones (guitar/vocals) and Jim Payne on drums. Gypsy Jones replaced John Evan Jones, Plug Thomas replaced Jim Payne, with trumpet player Alan Bown joining for the bands' final two albums in 1973, adding an interesting avant garde a la Miles Davis feel to the bands' music. Their "Keeping Up" album is basically of the progressive genre and in parts includes diverse ingredients; violins, harpsichord, harmony vocals and trumpet solos. Of its tracks, "Duet" is more jazz/avant-gardish with strong vocals upon a minimal backing, trumpet a-la Miles Davies and guitar improvisations. Song is a mellow, string-dominated number with a fine melody. The last track, "Children", is probably the best. A good structured, progressive piece with strong vocals, brass, strings, viola and keyboards. release date: 2005 label: Second Life Records catalog: SLCD-020 Masquerade - 6:07 Sunset and Evening Star - 3:40 Preview - 2:00 Questions and Answers - 5:15 Critique (With Exceptions) - 9:32 Duet - 0:49 Song - 3:33 Children - 9:02 |