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A self-taught musician whose first job came at the
age of 13, Jon plays as if he was born with the saxophone in his mouth.
Some who have heard him play compare his distinctive rich, powerful and
breathy sound to that of Gene Ammons, Ben Webster and David “Fathead”
Newman. Born in southern Louisiana, Jon, along with childhood friends Edgar Winter and Jerry LaCroix, formed the now legendary Edgar Winter’s White Trash band in the latter part of 1969. Jon’s dominant tenor sax sound and solid horn arrangements played a key role in the overall sound and success of the group. For more on Jon, read some of the press he's received in recent years... Goings on:
or by contacting Jon via Dickie Landry 2007 Activities: Shows: After 30 years, Jon and old friend Dickie Landry are together again performing "An Evening with the Saxophone" avant-garde concerts. Upcoming shows are planned at art galleries and museums throughout the US and Europe. Dickie and Jon performed for "Louisiana Crossroads" season premiere at the Acadiana Center for the Arts on September 19, and the "After Hours Series" at the Ogden Museum in New Orleans on September 20. New Label: Jon and Dickie have formed a new record company, Grand Pointe records. Jon's new self-titled solo CD will be released by Grand Pointe in late October. It will be available from CDBaby and other online stores. Stay tuned for more details. Art Exhibition: Jon's art, "Float Art", will be featured in a group show at Donald LeBlanc's Gallery 549 in Lafayette, LA. Featured also will be a photo exhibit by Dickie Landry and Jon, focused on Jon's Float Art. Summer 2006: Jon is back in the New Orleans area, and will be performing with old friend Luther Kent. Check back for venues. 2006 Shows: Winter 2006: Jon is working on his first solo CD in Northern California, produced with his old friend, arranger and keyboardist Larry Sieberth. Special guest Mic Gillette, Legendary Tower of Power trumpet player, will be recording with Jon as well. Special guest superdrummer Bertram Engel will appear, too. Fall 2005: Jon is on tour with European superstar Peter Maffay on the Hallen Tour. Jon also plays at the 15th anniversary of the reunification of Germany. Check out Jon with former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev. Photo #1. Photo #2. Summer 2005: Jon has relocated back in New Orleans. He's teamed up with old friend and New Orleans legend Luther Kent, performing regularly at the 544 Club (corner of Toulouse and Bourbon). Fall 2004: Summer 2004: Winter 2003-2004: Spring, 2002: November, 2001: |
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