THE EXPERIENCE

presented by Nayo Jones

Nayo performs live in Ascona, Switzerland with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

HER STORY

Nayo Jones (pronounced Nīyō) was born in Chicago, Illinois into a family of musicians and destined to be in show business. As an accomplished jazz musician and music educator, her father William “Doc” Jones groomed and nurtured her natural ability from a very young age. Nayo grew up listening to all genres of music, jazz proved to be a solid foundation and would later become a signature in her own show. Accomplished in her own right, Jones is also a classically trained flutist. Currently Nayo is based in New Orleans, LA where she performs regularly with her band “The Nayo Jones Experience”. In addition to her own show, Ms. Jones also tours alongside New Orleans iconic jazz trumpeter, Kermit Ruffins as the featured vocalist and is featured on his album “I’m So New Orleans”. She has also toured with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and is a featured vocalist on the orchestra’s album celebrating the famed Allen Toussaint with a beautiful rendition of Ruler of My Heart. Nayo’s vocal range has been compared to the likes of Natalie Cole, Nancy Wilson, even Whitney Houston. She has been the opening act for legendary George Benson, Chris Botti, Rick Braun & Richard Elliot and more. Nayo has performed at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, French Quarter Fest, Satchmo SummerFest and many other Louisiana festivals annually since 2012. She has consistently drawn rave reviews for her performances. Nayo and her band, “The Nayo Jones Experience” has had a long standing residency at the Carousel Lounge located in the historic Hotel Monteleone and The Jazz Playhouse at the Royal Sonesta Hotel in the French Quarter. She has also performed at the Scottsdale Jazz Festival, Twin Cities Jazz Festival, Iowa City Jazz Festival and the Ascona, Switzerland Jazz Festival with the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and more. Nayo’s latest EP, With Love, Nayo Jones, is available on all music streaming platforms. Additionally, Nayo, My Name is Nayo Jones, A holiday album, The Nayo Jones Experience Live at the Kerr Cultural Center.