Fernando Jones

Inspired by his older brothers, Foree, Marvin, and Greg, Jones taught himself to play guitar at just 4 years old and has been playing ever since. Today, he’s still an internationally traveled performer and educator; as a bandleader, Fernando Jones & My Band! is a sharp-dressed, raw guitar-driven original-sounding power trio. Whether playing alone in someone's living room or with his band in concert, he delivers entertaining, engaging performances for multigenerational audiences. He has no tricks or gimmicks and is easy to work with, and is one of the most complete Bluesmen and scholars of his generation.

Jones holds a Master of Public Administration with a focus on nonprofit leadership and public policy. He has been on the faculty in the Music Department at Columbia College Chicago as the founding director of the Blues Ensemble since Fall 2005. There, his Blues Camp for student musicians ages 12 to 18 is held in residence. He is published in the Journal of Popular Music.