Calvin Jones (composer)

Calvin P. Jones
Calvin Jones in 2013 Photo: Precords21/ Wikimedia Commons
Calvin Jones in 2013
Photo: Precords21/ Wikimedia Commons
Background information
Born (1966-05-03) May 3, 1966 (age 58)
Eureka, South Dakota, United States
GenresFilm soundtrack, orchestral
Occupation(s)Record producer, composer, songwriter, pianist
InstrumentPiano
Years active1988–present
Websitecalvinjones.com

Calvin P. Jones (born May 3, 1966) is an American musician, record producer, composer, songwriter, and pianist. He composed the hit song "Whitewater Chopped Sticks"[1][2] popular in talent shows, recitals and pageants. "Whitewater Chopped Sticks" was edited by Jones and performed by Miss Nebraska,[3] Teresa Scanlan[4] to win the 2011 Miss America[5][6][7] Pageant with over 14 million viewers watching on ABC TV.[8] Jones has composed music for many soundtracks, including the hit documentary[9] 2016: Obama's America.[10][11] Produced by Gerald R. Molen (Schindler's List, Jurassic Park), 2016[12][13] was a major theatrical release, grossing over $33.45 million[14] at the box office, making it the second highest domestic-grossing political documentary[15] in the United States since 1982. Jones has worked with Producer Jerry Marcellino[16][17][18] (Michael Jackson, Diana Ross),[19] Kerry Livgren of the group Kansas ("Dust in the Wind", "Carry On Wayward Son") and director Jim Hanon[20] (End of the Spear) among others.[21]

  1. ^ Calvin, Jones (January 21, 2014). "Calvin Jones "Whitewater Chopped Sticks" Sheet Music (Piano Solo) in C Major - Download & Print". Musicnotes.com. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  2. ^ "Review: Music For Life: Meditations On Piano - Calvin Jones - Cross Rhythms". www.crossrhythms.co.uk. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  3. ^ "Former Miss Nebraskas". Archived from the original on December 7, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  4. ^ Calvin Jones (May 26, 2011). "Miss Nebraska wins night 3 of Miss America Prelim with Whitewater Chopped Sticks". Retrieved July 30, 2018 – via YouTube.
  5. ^ Miss America: 2011 Archived March 5, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
  6. ^ News, New. "Nebraska Girl Teresa Scanlan Win Miss America 2011". Retrieved July 30, 2018. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  7. ^ "She's just 17! Nebraskan wins Miss America pageant". January 16, 2011. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  8. ^ "Chris Harrison hosting Miss America". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  9. ^ "Movie Reviews". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2014. Archived from the original on December 6, 2014. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  10. ^ "2016 Obama's America: Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. August 3, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  11. ^ "2016: Obama's America". August 24, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2018 – via www.imdb.com.
  12. ^ "Documentary film '2016: Obama's America' takes approach". Washington Post. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  13. ^ "2016: Obama's America - Cinemark Valley View / LockKeepers". Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  14. ^ "2016 Obama's America (2012) - Box Office Mojo". www.boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  15. ^ "Documentary Movies at the Box Office - Box Office Mojo". www.boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  16. ^ "CITY OF PEACE MEDIA RELEASES CITY OF PEACE INSTRUMENTALS II - HM Magazine". March 21, 2012. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  17. ^ "Various - City Of Peace Instrumentals II (Peace That Surpasses All Understanding)". Discogs. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  18. ^ "City Of Peace Instrumentals II. Description". Archived from the original on December 7, 2015. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  19. ^ "Jordan Elias Spreads Word About Upcoming Music Project At NRB 2012". Archived from the original on June 22, 2015. Retrieved June 22, 2015.
  20. ^ "Minus Red - Uncommon Stories, Common Threads". jimhanon.com. Retrieved July 30, 2018.
  21. ^ "Miss America, Teresa Scanlan, Wins Title Performing Calvin Jones' 'Whitewater Chopped Sticks' - Christian Newswire". www.christiannewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved July 30, 2018.