Cleveland P. Jones

Thank you for visiting the Science Of Soul because in this weeks show I have a real cross section of artists, some of whom frankly, I know very little about. A friend recommended I checkout the band Zoom and their track; "Love Seasons," which I must admit was totally new to me, but what a great piece of soul it is and I just had to share it with you.

Album of the week

Also listen-out for the new single from Equanya, that's proving to be popular in the Southern States. My featured artist this week is Cleveland P. Jones, he's a young man who's debut CD, "Ace Of Hearts" is attracting quite a lot of positive attention and its not hard to see why, It's a solid piece of work, as the saying goes; 'You only get one chance to make a first impression.' This exciting new talent is from South Carolina has made a great debut, plus check-out his biography below.

I have also managed to squeeze in another track from the featured artist of last week, C. Robert Walker, I cant recommend this album enough. The weekly gospel track (G-Spot), may surprise you as it's by the late Eddie James Kendricks a legendary member of The Temptations group of course. His song  "I Cant Help What I Am" comes from his solo period and I think is a worthy inclusion.

A big shout-out to all the people who contacted me via Facebook, I'm still amazed at how many countries we reach. Just remember Mickey installed the translate facility, it's located on the left hand side of your screen, so if English is not your first language? it's not problem you can change the text to pretty much anything you want. Thanks also for all the positive feedback regarding my book recommendations last week, y'know us soul folks are an intelligent bunch (Lol.) I'll be doing more in the coming weeks and remember let me know of any good-uns I miss! (Some photo's of the mentioned books are now on right side of this page.)

Listener/singer  Garry

This weeks 'Listeners Choice' comes from the highly respected US Soul Tracks columnist, Garry Simon Moran. Garry as been a real champion for the Science Of Soul and he as helped to spread our links and been a constant source of support, I am truly honored that he took on the task of choosing three of his favorite tracks and yes, what a great choice they are too!  London based Garry is also a singer in his own right and often performs around the capital.

OK, have a nice May Bank Holiday (UK only) and on with the music and as always thank you for being part of the Science Of Soul family.

This weeks playlist, Sunday 5th. May 2013

Hour One

The Choice Four - Hook It Up
Bigg Robb - Time For A Change
C. Robert Walker - Bit Of Love

The Average White Band - Soul Searching
Equanya - Good Man Of Mine
Cleveland P. Jones - Patience
Cleveland P. Jones - Give A Damn
Ronnie McNeir - Letter From A Fool
Don Blackman - Since You Been Away
*Aretha Franklin - Half A Love
*Miki Howard - Love Under New Management
*Bobby Glover - It's My Turn

*Listeners choices today

Hour Two
The Brass Construction - Wake Up
D.J. Rogers - No Price
Cleveland P. Jones - Free Yard Sale

Anacostia - Baby Dont Ever Leave
Ronnie Lovejoy - Spend The Rest Of My Life
Zoom - Love Seasons
Maze feat: Frankie Beverly - Somebody Else's Arms
Eddie Kendricks - I Can't Help What I Am [G-spot]
Bobby Womack - Wish I Had Someone To Go Home To
Ali Ollie Woodson - Angel
Bloodstone - Hypnotized
Keith Washington & Chante Moore - Candle Lights & You

Cleveland P Jones' Biography:

This native of a little country town in South Carolina, called “North”,
started his musical journey on a little clay road and pastures of green fields.
He affectionately recalls listening to his mother sing as they cleaned the
house on hot summer days and bumpy rides to the church house. “Momma
would sing songs by gospel greats like Shirley Caesar then switch to soul
legends like Betty Wright. It just depended on her mood,” he kindly reflects.
This was the beginning of what would later become Cleveland’s maturation
as an accomplished singer/songwriter and producer. His voice is simply one
of a kind and to experience it, especially live, is a spiritual journey on it’s
own.

Penning timeless classics like Free Yard Sale, Cleveland boldly speaks of
the liberating experience in giving away the belongings of a past love after
holding on to them for nearly four years post break up. Cleveland decided
not to sugarcoat the hurt and, in turn, gained a new found mental and
emotional freedom from what was his own personal imprisonment of not
knowing when to let go. With his soulful rock tune, Patience, Cleveland
compositions are designed to welcome open dialogue often abandoned or
non-existent between lovers and friends alike. “Sometimes you’re just tired of
the person, but it doesn’t mean I stopped loving you”, he speaks of this
captivating soul tune.

When asked about his future in the music industry, he proclaims, “my
mission is longevity, not instant fame. I’ve learned by example and
experience that rushing a good thing normally ends abruptly and suffers
long…what’s intended for me will be,” he says. Cleveland has carefully
chosen the unbeaten path to discover his truth, which resulted in this self written,
self-produced, and performed confession, which is Ace of Hearts.
He spared nothing to give you his best as he unwaveringly chose live
instrumentation throughout this masterpiece of soulful art.

A graduate of two prestigious institutions, Morehouse College in Atlanta,
Georgia, and Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, Cleveland
became deeply involved in music and theater. He performed and toured
many places stateside and abroad. After Morehouse, Cleveland continued to
develop his acting and vocal skills later finding himself in the growing
underground independent music scene of Atlanta, Georgia. From this
experience, he was afforded great opportunities to travel and lend
supporting vocals to some of Atlanta’s most promising soul artists. While in
Atlanta for nearly ten years, Cleveland appeared in and lent his voice to
Paramount/MTV’s Fighting Temptations soundtrack. From then on
Cleveland became highly influenced by artists like Anita Baker, Bobby
McFerrin, and Rachelle Ferrell. As he continued to search for “his voice” he
later indulged deeply into Soul Legends such as Aretha Franklin, Ray
Charles, Donny Hathaway, Oleta Adams, and a plethora of others.

website: http://www.clevelandpjones.com/