He first garnished praise as a young musician, performing professionally at the age of ten. Following the advice of Oscar Peterson, Jones attended Berklee School of Music, in Boston. While still attending the school he started work as a studio musician.
During his time commuting from Boston to New York, Jones worked as the on-air pianist and music director of the Nancy Merrill Show. He also appeared throughout the New England area with jazz musicians Herb Pomeroy, Gray Seargent, Dick Johnson, and others. In 1994 his first solo recording on Chiaroscuro Records, "Oh, Look At Me Now" was released. This was followed by "Runnin' Wild" recorded live in Buffalo, NY, his hometown, and then "Live At Steinway Hall", in New York City.
Through his association with Hank O'Neal, Mike was invited to perform on the Floating Jazz Festival on the S.S. Norway and later, the Queen Elizabeth II. The Verve reissue of Oscar Peterson's On The Town featured liner notes by Neil Tesser with extensive commentary by Mike Jones. Penn Jillette and his friends found him playing in a Las Vegas Resort, and were invited to the recording sessions for Stretches Out, Jones's fourth solo CD for Chiaroscuro. In February 2002, he was invited to become part of the Penn & Teller show, and performs nightly with them at the Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino.
Jones wrote the theme tune for Penn Jillette's radio show Penn Radio, including many variations. (Jillette plays bass on many of these themes.) He also created some special themes for Monkey Tuesday, and Pull of the Weasel Friday.
Jones also made an appearance in an episode of Bullshit! which was critical of twelve-step programs. Jones was introduced by Penn as having been significantly overweight, but lost ninety pounds with his "own special one step program", which Penn explained as being "like the twelve step, but with a few minor adjustments". Jones explained his program as "Just stop fucking eating so much".
His latest live CD is Live At The Green Mill, recorded with a trio, Kelly Sill on bass, and Tim Davis on drums, at the legendary Chicago jazz club.
He has a new studio CD, to be released on September 17th 2013, called 'Plays Well With Others'. Featuring Jeff Hamilton on drums and 21 year old prodigy Mike Gurrola on bass, the album has a cover by David Silverman (as a tribute to the Diane Arbus photograph 'Child with Toy Hand Grenade in Central Park') and liner notes by Penn Jillette.
DAY BY DAY
Mike Jones Trio Lyrics
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And day by day my love seems to grow
There isn't any end to my devotion
It's deeper dear by far than any ocean
I find that day by day you're making all my dreams come true
So come what may I want you to know
I'm yours alone, and I'm in love to stay
The lyrics to Mike Jones Trio's song Day By Day describe the overwhelming feeling of falling more deeply in love with someone each passing day. The song's opening line is a testament to the singer's growing love for their partner. Each day, they find themselves more enamored than the last. The love story being told is one of dedication and endless devotion. The singer claims that their love is deeper than any ocean, emphasizing the vastness and strength of their affection.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges the ways in which their partner has made their dreams a reality. They express gratitude for the constant support and love that has allowed their relationship to thrive. The chorus reiterates the sentiment that their love is unwavering and everlasting. The singer claims that they are "yours alone," committing themselves to this person for a lifetime. Regardless of what the future holds, the singer is confident that their love will continue to grow and flourish day by day.
Overall, the lyrics to Day By Day capture the essence of true love and the joy and comfort it can bring to a relationship. Through their words, the Mike Jones Trio has created a love song that is both honest and memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Day by day I'm falling more in love with you
Every day, my love for you continues to grow stronger and deeper.
And day by day my love seems to grow
Each day that passes, my love for you intensifies and becomes more profound.
There isn't any end to my devotion
My love and loyalty to you will never cease, and it will last forever.
It's deeper dear by far than any ocean
My love for you is immeasurable and goes beyond the depths of the ocean itself.
I find that day by day you're making all my dreams come true
You continuously make my dreams a reality, and I am grateful for that every day.
So come what may I want you to know
No matter what happens, I want you to be aware of my undying love and commitment to you.
I'm yours alone, and I'm in love to stay
I belong to you, and my love for you is steadfast and unchanging.
As we go through the years day by day
As time goes on and we move forward, my love for you will continue to grow and flourish every day.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL SPENCER, SHRIKANTH SRIRAM, CATHERINE WILLIAMS
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