Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr. & The Jones Family Singers


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Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr. & the Jones Family Singers - The Best of The Old & New, Vol. 1

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The Best of the Old & New, Vol. 1

 

 

Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr. & the Jones Family Singers have been singing God’s praises for many years.  This is one of the groups that you know you can expect a new project on a regular basis.  There new CD is a compilation consisting of some of their earlier songs.  It is aptly titled The Best of the Old & New, Vol. 1.

As their name reflects, this is a group consisting of FAMILY MEMBERS.  The Patriarch of the family is Bishop Fred Jones, Sr. He is joined in the song ministry by his wife, Lady Sarah Jones, and 5 of their 6 daughters, 1 of their two sons, a grandson and a son-in-law.  By name, the members are Theresa Patrelle' Jones, Sabrina Renee Wade, Alexis Diane Jones-Roberts, Velma Davis, Ernestine Jones, Fred Jones, Jr., Kenneth W. Freeman, Ian Deshaun Wade, and Stephone Roberts.

The group has gone through several name change, from
Elder Fred A. Jones, Sr. & The Sensational Zionaires, to Elder Fred A. Jones, Sr. & The Jones Family, and now they are known as Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr. & the Jones Family Singers or just The Jones Family Singers.  As The Sensational Zioniares they recorded the album titled Bones In The Valley.

This is not the group’s first “Best of” CD.  Several years ago the group released The Best of The Old & New of The Jones Family Singers.  The difference between that CD and the current Best Of is the songs. The only song that is common to both is "Bones In The Valley."

The other songs on the 2009 “Best Of” are “That's What Mama Said, “Grandma.S Words,” “God's Got a Blessing for You,” “We Need to Feel You,” “I Believe I'm Gonna Make It,” “Leaning On You,” “Trying Times - Old School,” “Thank You Lord - Live Cut,” and “Trying Times - New School.”

The group describes their music as “Traditional Gospel with a Contemporary Flair.” True to that description there are traditional gospel songs and contemporary ‘leaning’ ones on The Best of Vol. 1.  For the traditional music fans, you will enjoy "That’s What Mama Said" and "Bones In The Valley."  Then there is "God’s Got A Blessing For You," that has a down home revival feel.  Throughout this song you anticipate the Bishop shouting ‘let’s go to work ya’ll.’  This is one of those toe tapping, hand clapping, feel good song.  It will be hard to sit down on this one.  For those looking for the "Contemporary Flair" check out "No Need TO Feel You" or "Trying Times – New School."

Listening to other project by this well traveled group, we are not certain that The Best of Vol. 1 is really the BEST OF.  For they have an extensive repertoire and some real good music. One of our favorite recordings by this group is their 2005 release Taking It Too The Next Level that contained the songs "Jesus Keeps Working On Me" and "Over In Glory."  Then there is the Next Level 2 project that contained the songs "We're Gonna Make It" and "I Can't Refuse You."  And, this group really got our attention with "God Is Using Me" from
The Sensational Zionaires’ CD.  But, in spite our personal preference, The Best of Vol. 1 is a CD that contains some very good gospel music. And, if you do not have the earlier recordings from this group, The Best of Vol. 1 is a good CD to start your collection of their music.  The CD does showcase the awesome vocal and musical talents of this group.

You will certainly want to add this one to your collection.  We give Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr. & The Jones Family Singers' The Best of the Old & New, Vol. 1 an 8.5 out of 10.  To purchase this CD click The Best of the Old & New, Vol. 1.  Click on the title to hear a clip from “Bones In The Valley."

 

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