Salena Jones

Salena Jones is a captivating American jazz and cabaret singer who has enchanted audiences worldwide with her versatile and soulful voice. Born Joan Shaw, she began her career in the late 1940s, performing and recording in various styles including jazz and R&B. In the early 1960s, she moved to England and reinvented herself as Salena Jones, escaping the racist attitudes of the USA at the time. Since then, she has toured internationally and recorded an impressive 43 solo albums and 22 singles, showcasing her comfort and mastery over diverse genres such as blues, jazz standards, pop, and Latin music. Jones' powerful performances have graced iconic venues like Ronnie Scott's, and her work is celebrated by musicians, singers, and jazz enthusiasts alike. With a career spanning over six decades, Salena Jones continues to be one of the great jazz singers still recording today.