About
At just 17, CJ Jones is a virtuoso classical-crossover pianist and a contemporary pop singer / songwriter.
He has over a decade of performing experience, having done more than 200 live performances.
CJ began playing at the age of six, studying under his father, Scott Jones. Over the years, CJ has developed a versatile and expressive style, reflected in his outstanding success across classical, modern, baroque, and post-modern repertoire.
He has has achieved exceptional results at the Launceston competitions, earning numerous first-place awards across multiple age divisions.
His musical excellence has been further recognised through prestigious awards from the Launceston City Council, the Tasmanian Music Excellence Award for Most Promising Competitor, the Edward Weasley Memorial Award for Best Piano Player and others.
A standout moment in CJ's career was his appearance on the ABC television program ""The Piano"", where he was selected to perform and voted through to play in the final episode at the Sydney Recital Hall – an achievement that brought his talent to a national audience.
He also performed as a special guest artist in two ABC Classic 100 Concerts at Hamer Hall in Melbourne.
CJ has performed at the Princess Theatre, the Sydney Recital Hall, MONA FOMA, and Albert Hall in Launceston, in addition to being the resident pianist for the Launceston Jazz Club. He has also had the opportunity to work alongside respected artists including Guy Sebastian, Andrea Lam and Ed Tulsa.
With a strong foundation, extensive experience, and a genuine love for performance, CJ continues to grow as a musician, captivating audiences wherever he plays.
Whilst already admired by an audience 35 and older, he is passionate about bringing young audiences along on his musical journey and sees himself as someone who embraces differences whilst encouraging others to do the same.
”I see myself as someone who’s different. I know I may never completely fit in, but I’ve learned that’s okay because being yourself is enough. Through my music and my lyrics, I want to inspire people to embrace who they are, believe in themselves and realise that anything is possible if they’re willing to chase their dreams.”
“Music is where I feel most at home. It’s how I connect with people, share emotions, and create a place where they can forget their worries for a while. More than anything, I want my music to remind people that they belong, that everyone deserves to be accepted and treated equally, and to inspire people of all ages and all abilities to dare to dream."