Ron Jones brings his muscular alto saxophone sound to Base 249 with his cast of accomplished musicians from around the region. You'll love his straight ahead sound and fiery playing. Jones will be joined by Rob Allgeyer (piano), Aaron Jacobs (bass), and Jim Leslie (drums), 

Bio: Jones graduated Cum Laude from Florida A & M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education. Jones was also a member of the world-famous FAMU Marching 100 Band.

Jones is very involved in the world of jazz education, giving workshops at many Universities and High Schools throughout the Midwest. He has been a guest artist, clinician, and lecturer at Ohio State University, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Purdue University, Central Michigan University, Bradley University, Middle Tennessee State University, University of Kentucky, Indiana Wesleyan University, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, Ball State University, Indiana State University, The University of Evansville, Vincennes University, Berea College, Ferris State University, University of Louisville, Grand Rapids Community College, University of Indianapolis, Eastern Kentucky University, and many others.

In 1997 Jones recorded his first CD, “A Vision of Beauty”. The CD has received nationwide airplay and great reviews from Jazziz and Cadence Magazines. Jones has performed with some of the biggest names in jazz like Diane Reeves, Terell Stafford, Christian McBride, Wynton, Branford, & Delfeayo Marsalis, Slide Hampton, James Williams, Kenny Kirkland, Bill Cunliffe