With an exclusive style of his own, Arlington Jones creates a work of art every time he touches the piano. He designs a musical canvas
with strokes of creativity and beauty. Arlington has the gift to take listeners of all ages on an unforgettable journey because of
his high-spirited, unpredictable melodies and arrangements! Not only is he pleasing to listen to but also exhilarating to watch! Right
through each note, Arlington exudes energy from the top of his head to the bottom of his feet!
Arlington was born in Chicago,
Illinois in 1973, but due to company transfer for his father, his family moved to Dallas, Texas in 1976. He began studying piano
at age eight, started playing in church, and took drum lessons as well. His extraordinary talent and great passion for music soon
blossomed. Watching him play now, no one could guess that he told his parents he wanted to stop taking lessons after the first week!
However, with encouragement, he persisted. Arlington went on to receive a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in music, composition,
arranging, performance, theory, and jazz studies. He expresses, “When I began taking piano lessons, I never imagined music would affect
me in the way that it has. Playing music has become my destiny, my responsibility, my aspiration.”
Over the years, Arlington
has distinguished himself as a successful independent artist, pianist, composer, and producer under his label, Zamaria Records. He
formed The Arlington Jones Trio in 1998. He has released four recordings: Vintage Christmas, Move The Heart, Arlington Jones Solo
Sessions: Peace That Passes All Understanding, and The Author And The Source. His storybook tunes balance a gumbo mixture of jazz,
funk, Latin, and swing from a Christian perspective. Arlington has written three music publications: At Play (four piano
duets), Grace and Serenity (solo piano), and Jazz Expressions (three solo piano compositions). He is working on new compositions
for future music releases as well as book ideas for jazz methods.
Arlington's main jazz music influences are Oscar
Peterson and Duke Ellington. He has shared the stage with a colorful list of legendary musicians including Red Holloway, the late
David “Fathead” Newman, George Duke, Kirk Whalum, Gerald Albright, and Chaka Khan. He was the keyboard player for the late jazz bassist
and former NBA player Wayman Tisdale from 2001 to 2009. He is currently the music director and keyboardist for Jonathan Butler.
Between tour dates, Arlington is involved in music organizations that sponsor community events to help promote jazz appreciation.
Periodically, he educates youth through music clinics to heighten their awareness for music theory and jazz history. Touring provides
a constant and fresh outlook on the music industry and helps him relate to music students and aspiring musicians. From 1997
to 2009, Arlington served as a music professor at Cedar Valley College in Lancaster, Texas, where he taught music theory, MIDI, orchestration/arranging,
composition, and group/private piano lessons. He also started the first Keyboard Ensemble at Cedar Valley College and arranged
all of the music for the group. During 1997 to 1998, he was the choir/music teacher at his alma mater, Tyler Street Christian
Academy in Dallas, Texas and also taught keyboard improvisation and private lessons at Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas. His contributions have led to great awards and acknowledgements – Excellence In Teaching Award in 2001 from Cedar Valley College,
Sammons Jazz Artist of The Year in 2002, and a Proclamation from State of Texas Senator Royce West in 2006.
Arlington seeks to
promote the preservation and appreciation of music as an art form by pairing energetic performances with music education and history. He is devoted to the enrichment and empowerment of musicians and their families through master classes, clinics, workshops, and literature. Most importantly, Arlington is dedicated to creating music that speaks life to the hearts, minds, and souls of people around the world
– music that will evoke joy, hope, faith, peace, healing, and love for all generations and cultures!
Arlington, and his wife, Hope have a daughter, Christian, and a son, Arlington III. He and his family live in Arlington, Texas.
