Taking inspiration from Shirley Horn, Nancy Wilson, Ella Fitzgerald and Ray Charles, Joan Watson-Jones offers a distinctive singing style. She tells personal life stories through the music of the Great American Songbook.

If you're a jazz fan in the Northern New England area, chances are you've encountered Joan Watson-Jones.

It might have been on television where she is the host and producer of the successful MediaOne cable television show, "Joan's Jazz Jam'.

It may have been on the radio where her latest CD "One More Year" can be heard on jazz radio stations in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.

It may be on the internet where you can hear her host The Jazz Room a weekly half hour program that features the music of independent artists as well as legends past and presen. (www.cyberstationusa.com)

Or it could have been in person at the New Hampshire Inaugural Celebration of the Arts, a First Night celebration, or any number of local jazz venues.

IIn January 2007 Joan announced the release of her new CD “I Thought About You”. Jazz Writer and Critic Scott Yannow says: “ she give each(song) one her own fresh interpretation filled with sincere emotions and understanding.”

On these pages you can:

Hear Audio Clips from "One More Year" and " I Thought About You" - Click Here

Learn more about The Jazz Room - Click Here

Learn more about "Joan's Jazz Jam" - Click Here