JIMI JONES MUSIC
Curriculum Vitae
01/10/2023
Personal Name: James ‘Jimi’ Jones
Academic Rank: Graduate, MM
Citizenship: United States
Languages: English
Education
Master of Music in Music Business and Entertainment Industries (3.97/4.00), 2019
University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL
Master of Business Administration (4.00/4.00), Partially Completed, 2012
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Bachelor of Arts in Music, Minor in Business Administration (3.34/4.00), 2011
Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL
Relevant Professional Experience
Jimi Jones Music; Owner, July 2007-Present
-Work with many different artists, from independent to major label, as a musical
director, tour manager, multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and various production
roles; currently touring with Drew Parker
-Serve as a music industry consultant, primarily in artist development, assisting
independent artists in achieving specific goals regarding expanding digital and
grass roots fan base, record production, marketing, and releases, hiring and
managing supporting personnel including musicians, management, and
production
-Partnered with several honkytonk venues on Lower Broadway to book talent,
hire, and manage payroll, and ensure live music continues from 10am-2:30am
seven days a week
Bluewater Music; Royalty Department Assistant, January 2020-December 2020
-Administered international royalties for songwriters, utilizing Microsoft Office
Suite and proprietary software
-Spearheaded a 1,200 song catalog acquisition from Ash Street Music, including
hits Troubadour and Beer On The Table
-Oversaw the publisher’s very large catalog implementation into the Mechanical
Licensing Collective database
Florida Southern College; Guest Lecturer, Music Business, 2017-2019
-Spring 2017: “Transitioning to Nashville Life” overview of the day-to-day life of a
working musician in Nashville, and how the information learned in the
undergraduate program at FSC assisted in career success
-Fall 2017: “Skill, Style, and Hang” three keys to success as a sideman in Nashville.
How building and maintaining skills as an instrumentalist, looking the part, and
attitude can make the difference between getting the gig or not
-Spring 2018: “The Nashville Number System” overview including the concept of
numbers as scale degrees, best practices for charting, utilizing the 1Chart
application, and various degrees of detail in the number charts depending on its
use
-Fall 2018: “The Music Modernization Act” and how the passing of this legislation
was to affect the music industry as a whole, including the implementation of the
Mechanical Licensing Collective, its effect on digital streaming platforms and the
general consumer
-Spring 2019: “What’s Next?” Introducing the concept of block chain technology
as part of the future of the music industry, as an evolution to the recently passed
Music Modernization Act
-Fall 2019: “Senior Panel Discussion” providing feedback for undergraduate senior
capstone projects in the music management program
Florida Music Service; Sales and Support Manager, Contract Employee, 2007-2012
-Oversaw all operations for a major sheet music distributor, primarily serving the
private and public K-12 schools in Florida
-Overhauled shipping and receiving processes resulting in a 25% increase in profit
margin for shipping orders
-Overhauled distributor website of over 63,000 titles
-Traveled to two major music educator conferences each year, totaling over
$100,000 in sales
-Traveled to schools around the state exhibiting solo and ensemble repertoire to
students and conductors
Private Lesson Studio; Music Instructor, 2008-2011
-Taught private students grade 6-12, primarily on lower brass instruments
Worked on both fundamental practices as well as specific learning outcomes
including solo and ensemble, All County, and All State audition requirements
Performance Experience
Live
-Drew Parker; Musical Director, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018-2023
-Michael ‘Chili Dog’ Castleberry; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2022-2023
-Blaine Bunting; Band Leader, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2019-2023
-McKayla Abdo; Band Leader, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2022
-Francelle; Band Leader, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2019-2022
-Nash County Band; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018-2020
-Tori Allen; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2015-2019
-Justin Andrews; Band Leader, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2017-2019
-Liza Drake; Band Leader, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018-2019
-Goose Gossett; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018-2019
-The Hobbs Sisters; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018-2019
-Brian Sutherland, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2007-2019
-Kyle Fields; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2015-2019
-Kayley Green; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018-2019
-Trey Hughes; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018-2019
-Jerry Jacobs; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2016-2019
-Chas Kincaid; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2019
-Henry Martin; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018-2019
-The Outliers; Bass, Background Vocalist, 2019
-JD Shelburne; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2015-2019
-Kara Smith; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2016-2019
-Mike Beach; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2014-2018
-Katrina Burgoyne; Band Leader, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2017-2018
-Doug McCormick; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018
-Steven Metz; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018
-Erik Parian (JustSaints); Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018
-Ronnie Lee Stanley; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2017-2018
-Scott Stevens; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2018
-Papa Bear and the Love Den; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2014-2018
-Karen Waldrup; Band Leader, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2015-2018
-Cody Webb; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2015-2018
-Beth Beighey; Band Leader, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2015-2017
-Matt Chase; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2016-2017
-Cory Rowe Band; Band Leader, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2014-2017
-Dustin Bogue; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2015-2016
-Justin Dukes; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2016
-Casey Edgar; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2015-2016
-Kaleb Hensley; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2015-2016
-Casey Jamerson; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2016
-Lake Wales Stay-At-Home-Work-Camp; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2008-2016
-The Steel Woods; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2015-2016
-Jason Buell; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2014-2015
-Dexter Roberts; Band Leader, Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2015
-Laurel Taylor; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2014-2015
-Element3 Church; Bassist, 2013-2014
-Marshall Taylor; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2013-2014
-Third Wheel Acoustic Trio; Bassist, Pianist, Vocalist, 2013-2014
-Justin Grimes; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2013
-Florida Southern College Musical Theatre; Bassist, Tubist, 2008-2012
-Penguin Entertainment; Bassist, Tubist, 2008-2012
-TheatreWorks Florida; Bassist, Tubist, 2008-2012
-12:20 Brass Quintet; Tubist, 2007-2011
-Beyond Ministries; Bassist, Background Vocalist, Sound Engineer, 2007-2011
-Florida Southern College Association of Campus Entertainment; Sound Engineer, 2007-
2011
-Florida Southern College Chapel; Bassist, 2008-2011
-Florida Southern College Symphony Band; Tubist, 2007-2011
-Florida Southern College Symphony Orchestra; Tubist, 2007-2011
-Florida Southern College Wind Orchestra; Tubist, 2007-2011
-Lake Buffum Baptist Church; Musical Director, Guitarist, Vocalist, 2010
-365 Movement; Bassist, Background Vocalist, 2010
-Florida Southern College Jazz Combo; Bassist, 2009
Recorded
-Ronnie Lee Stanley; Bassist (single track), 2021
-Tyler Deaver; Upright Bassist (single track), 2021
-Moore Haven First United Methodist Church; Bassist (multiple cover recordings with
video), 2020
-Taylor Borton; Bassist (single track), 2020
-Kennedy Floethe; Bassist (single track), 2019
-Lifetime’s Patsy and Loretta (feature film); Musician Actor, Upright Bassist, 2019
-ABC/CMT’s Nashville, Seasons 3-6 (TV show); Musician Actor, Bassist, Background
Vocalist, 2014-2017
-Shenon Bone; Bassist (EPK filming), 2017
-Heath DeLoach; Bassist (single track), 2017, 2020
-Just Hannah (Jones); Bassist (multiple cover recordings), 2015-2017
-Megan Lee; Introduction (album), Bassist, 2017
-Adam Warner; Welcome to the South (music video), WSMV-TV (TV spot), Bassist, 2017
-Adam Yarger; Bassist (single track), 2017
-Kevin Sport and Hound Brown; Rollin’ Smoke (album), Bassist, 2016
-Cory Rowe Band; Lake View to Hollywood (album), Bassist, 2015
-Third Wheel Acoustic Trio; Self-titled EP, Bassist, 2013
- Jimi Jones; Senior Tuba Recital, Tubist, 2011
-Florida Southern College Wind Orchestra; FMEA Conference Featured Performer, Tubist,
2010
-Black in the Mind; Double Life (single track), Bassist, 2009
-Hollis; Dear Ruthy (album), Bassist, 2008
-Embracing Lief; Seasons (album), Bassist, 2008
Honors and Awards
-University of Miami Frost School of Music; 50% Academic Merit Scholarship
(approximately $30,000) to apply toward a Master of Music in Music Business and
Entertainment Industries, 2018-2019
-The Blanton Foundation; $36,000 Merit Scholarship to apply toward a Bachelor of Arts
in Music, Minor in Business Administration at Florida Southern College, 2008-2011
-Bright House Networks; $12,000 Merit Scholarship to apply toward a Bachelor of Arts in
Music, Minor in Business Administration at Florida Southern College, 2008-2011
-Florida Bright Futures; $20,000 Merit Scholarship to apply toward a Bachelor of Arts in
Music, Minor in Business Administration at Florida Southern College, 2007-2011
-Florida Southern College; $28,000 Academic Scholarship to apply toward a Bachelor of
Arts in Music, Minor in Business Administration, 2007-2011
-Florida Southern College; $28,000 Music Scholarship to apply toward a Bachelor of Arts
in Music, Minor in Business Administration, 2007-2011
Service and Affiliations
-Academy of Country Music (ACM); Voting Member, 2020-present
-American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Local 257; Union Member, 2014-present
-Broadcast Music, Incorporated (BMI); Registered Songwriter, 2017-present
-Country Music Association (CMA); Voting Member, 2021-present
-Music Business Association; Member, 2018-present
-Nashville Bass Hang; Member, 2014-present
-The Recording Academy; GrammyU Member, 2018-present
-Lake Wales Care Center; Stay-At-Home-Work-Camp Counselor, 2008-2016
-Music & Entertainment Industry Student Association (MEISA); Treasurer, Webmaster,
2010-2011
-Omicron Delta Kappa; Member, 2009-2011
-Phi Alpha Delta; Member, 2009-2011
-Phi Eta Sigma; Member, 2007-2011
-Up ‘til Dawn; Entertainment Chair, 2010-2011
Conferences
-National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Summer Show, Nashville, TN;
Exhibiting Artist, 2016-2019
-National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Summer Show, Nashville, TN;
Participant, 2014-2015
-Florida Bandmasters Association (FBA) Summer Show, Orlando, FL; Exhibitor (Florida
Music Service), 2011-2012
-Florida Music Educators Association Conference (FMEA), Tampa, FL; Exhibitor (Florida
Music Service), 2008-2012
-Florida Music Educators Association Conference, (FMEA) Tampa, FL; Performer (Tubist,
Florida Southern College Wind Orchestra), 2010
-Florida Music Educators Association Conference (FMEA), Tampa, FL; Performer (Tubist,
FMEA Reading Band), 2008
