25
August
2023
Eldon T Jones & The Original N Touch
Eldon T Jones was joined by the original members of the N Touch band for a play-it-back concert in the old neighborhood at Alberta Abbey! N Touch was one of Portland’s most beloved groove jazz bands that propelled these musicians to where they are today. For the first time since their 2018 reunion concert, they... Read More
14
July
2023
Sweet Serenity!
Eldon T Jones has done it again with his newest song, “Sweet Serenity!” He collabed with Side 2 Records leader and industry titan Darren Rahn again following the success of “T’s Jam” and their most recent musical endeavor, “Captured by Love.” Side 2 Music is proud to present “Sweet Serenity” the brand new single from... Read More
10
July
2023
National Stage Summer 2023
Catapulted by the chart success of his singles “T’s Jam” and “Captured by Love” and in anticipation of “Sweet Serenity,” Eldon T Jones’s saxophone took him around the nation in the summer of 2023! May 12Sax in the CityBuffalo, NY June 3The Roots Picnic (with Mike Phillips)Philadelphia, PA June 4Capital Jazz Festival (with Mike Phillips)Columbia,... Read More
18
June
2022
Juneteenth Celebration Concert with LaRhonda Steele at Alberta Rose Theatre
Saxophonist Eldon T Jones and singer LaRhonda Steele shared the stage on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Alberta Rose Theatre to evoke the joy of emancipation. The whole African-American songbook was open for this concert to the crowd’s delight! Emmett Wheatfall performed poetry on his own and with the music during one song. Alberta Rose... Read More
27
May
2022
Captured by Love Hits the Smooth Jazz Charts!
Once Eldon T Jones signed a recording contract with Side 2 Records led by Darren Rahn following the success of “T’s Jam,” the two quickly got to work on capturing Eldon’s signature sound for a new radio single! Side 2 Music is proud to present the brand-new single “Captured By Love” from sax phenom Eldon... Read More
27
February
2022
Gospel Brunch at Alberta Street Pub
I accepted an invitation to join in on a gospel jazz jam for Gospel Brunch at Alberta Street Pub hosted by Tim Phillips with some old friends. Band:Tyrone Hendrix – drumsChris Turner – keyboardEldon “T” Jones – tenor saxophoneArietta Ward – vocals
17
February
2022
Eldon T Jones Signs with Side 2 Music
Portland, Oregon-based saxophone phenom Eldon T Jones has signed a recording contract with Side 2 Music led by smooth jazz giant Darren Rahn. This follows the success of “T’s Jam,” released October 25, 2021, which peaked at No. 54 in its 16-week run on the Smooth Jazz Network Top 100, #1 on Groove Jazz Music’s... Read More
29
October
2021
T’s Jam Single Release Party at Botanist
To celebrate the release of my radio single “T’s Jam,” we played a magical concert at Botanist in Portland! We had a full crowd and a fun time jamming! Band: Eldon “T” Jones – saxophonesZack Poelwijk – keyboardTorry Ward – bassJonathan Schuler – guitarWalter Dean – drumsRuby “Blue” Jones – vocalsLinda Tellis – vocalsand special... Read More
25
October
2021
The Untold Story of My Newest Single, T’s Jam!
My groovin’ new single “T’s Jam” is now available to stream! You can also download it from Amazon or iTunes. I released “T’s Jam” as a single on October 25, 2021, and I’m elated to share it with the world because it captures the essence of my joyous personality and musicality. Mixed by industry Midas Darren Rahn and promoted... Read More
18
December
2020
Oregon Symphony Gospel Christmas
I’ve been a singer in the Northwest Community Gospel Chorus for the Oregon Symphony Gospel Christmas concert series for many years! People know me as a saxophonist, so some are surprised to learn that or surprised when I take the mic and sing at my concerts. It’s a unique collaboration with one of the best... Read More
25
November
2020
The 10 Best Gospel Jazz Saxophonists: my picks
I’m gospel jazz saxophonist Eldon “T” Jones from Portland, OR. When I was growing up, my uncles Mark and Ray Tellis played saxophone in church and inspired me to take up the instrument. Ray was playing as a teenager and had such a powerful anointing! I would see people touched, crying, sometimes laid out on... Read More
11
January
2020
Bend Music Education Workshop
Eldon “T” Jones and veteran N Touch members Anthony Jones and Chris Turner played an intimate morning concert and put on a jazz clinic as part of the Jazz at the Oxford series in Bend! Young and old alike came out to learn the interworkings of jazz. N Touch played their signature brand of groove... Read More
10
January
2020
Jazz at the Oxford Sold-Out Concerts
Eldon “T” Jones & N Touch performed three sold-out concerts to enthusiastic crowds at the Oxford Hotel in downtown Bend, Oregon for the Jazz at the Oxford series. The band took their Grover Washington, Jr. tribute concert debuted at PDX Jazz Festival 2019 on the road and delighted audience members whether they were familiar with... Read More
25
December
2019
Gospel Jazz Christmas Saxophone Playlist
Gospel Jazz Christmas by the Best Saxophonists The saxophone, especially the soprano saxophone, is an instrument that seems designed to play Christmas music. This is a perfect gospel jazz saxophone playlist to bring joy and usher in the Christmas mood without the corniness. It features a few recordings by two gospel saxophonists I’d rank in... Read More
22
June
2019
Good in the Hood 2019
Eldon “T” Jones & N Touch delighted crows at Good in the Hood! This neighborhood festival seeks to strengthen community unity, and they have invited Eldon to perform many times over the years.
01
March
2019
“Let it Flow for Grover Washington Jr” at PDX Jazz Festival
Eldon “T” Jones & N Touch made their PDX Jazz Festival debut by honoring Grover Washington Jr at Revolution Hall March 1, 2019 (as covered by the Portland Tribune and given a nice shot out by Seattle’s KNKX). Washington’s own celebrated bass player and music director Gerald Veasley flew in from Philadelphia to be part... Read More
11
May
2018
N Touch Reunion Show
Eldon “T” Jones reunited with the original members of the N Touch band May 11, 2018 at Alberta Rose Theatre in Northeast Portland (as covered by the Portland Observer). It was the first time in over a decade that all of these players shared the same stage as many flew in from different states for... Read More
14
February
2018
Valentine’s Day 2018 at Jack London Revue
Eldon “T” Jones & N Touch made their debut at Jack London Revue for a lovely Valentine’s with LaRhonda Steele. The show sold out, and Eldon made a special tribute to his wife, Trina. Lopaka Lambert recorded some of the concert and captured moments throughout. Watch this video playlist to experience the night!
16
January
2017
Lifetime Achievement Award
At the 32nd Anniversary MLK Tribute “A Single Garment of Destiny” hosted by World Arts Foundation Inc at Highland Christian Center, Eldon “T” Jones received a Lifetime Achievement Award for the blessing his music has been to the Portland community. His wife Trina, daughter Anastasia, son Taryn, and mother Ruby celebrated with him. Watch this... Read More
29
August
2015
Bespeak Love
Eldon performed with the Bespeak Love collaboration lead by Ronnie Wright August 29, 2015 at the Alberta Rose Theatre and January 2, 2016 at the Star Theater. Bespeak love brought some of Portland’s best soul singers and musicians together, and their album ranked #9 on the UK soul charts. Eldon is a cowriter and leader... Read More