Jack Jones

American actor and singer Jack Jones was born in Hollywood, in 1938. He showed interest in performing at an early age and studied drama and singing in High School. He eventually started performing in Las Vegas, which attracted the attention of the music industry. His first album came out in 1959, the same year he had his film debut in "Juke Box Rhythm" (1959). Jones would enjoy a prolific career in the years that followed, crafting an unique pop sound that explored a big band sonority, with some country and bossa nova influences. He would also play minor parts in films, such as "The Comeback" (1978), "Airplane II: The Sequel", and "American Hustle" (2013). While his sound evolved over the years to become more contemporary, Jones kept on making music and performing, having won two Grammy Awards over the years. Jack Jones died on October 23, 2024 in Palm Springs, CA at the age of 86.