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J O N O M C C L E E R Y

Jono's first single with Ninja Tune 'Tomorrow' will be out 2nd August, along with the digital release of his previous independently made album Darkest Light. Ministry of Sound have featured the single on their Chilled Album 2010, along side Radiohead, Paul Weller, Kings of Convenience, Jose Gonzales etc which was out 17th May: http://www.ministryofsound.com/product/n a/albums/cd/chilled_acoustic/

11/12/08

Jono is officially signed to Ninja Tune, he will be collaborating with electro producer Fybe on his first album with them

01/12/08

Jono's debut album 'Darkest Light' gets it's first review http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/44411-jono-mccleery-darkest-light

Jono and cellist Rosie Sleightholme open up for the Stella Fashion show 2008 in Zurich, Switzerland

A live recording of Jono and the Dans performing 'Reaching Out' at the Pigalle club is being used for a promotional video featuring UK pro skiers http://www.downdays.eu/en/ video/rjf1_en

10/11/08

Jono has been offered a contract with Ninja Tune! (Cinematic Orchestra, Bonobo, Fink etc..) watch this space!

17/08/08

A limited edition of Jono's 1st album 'Darkest Light' is now available through this website only, go to the 'music' page to order a copy.

06/08/08

Jono's 1st album 'Darkest Light' is finished! The launch gig will be at St Andrew's church in Surbiton on 16th august at 2:30pm. There is a preview mix of the album on his myspace.

03/10/07

THE ALBUM!!!

This month I will start recording my (first ever) album with Richard Sadler, my bassist and Matthew Kelly (arranger). The idea of my fans being able to donate towards the funding of the album, came to me after speaking with BrotherDouglas (a fan/mentor in USA) who wanted to contribute money towards my projects so I could carry them out indepedently and maintain complete creative control. Anyone who makes a donation will be credited and if it's £10+ will receive a free album when it's finished.

Donations are closed - album is being pressed!

19/08/07

You and Me (or Echoes) Animation by Malika Whitaker

14/08/07

I just got a double bass..

Ever since discovering the sound of double bass, being played by Danny Thompson (with John Martyn) or Richard Davis playing throughout Van Morrison's Astral Weeks, then later getting into Charlie Mingus, I have been obsessed by this instrument. And when I was looking for one on Ebay in the Summer of 2007, I asked if I could go and see one which was located in London and the owner happened to be a really supportive fan - so thanks to Martin Lewis, I was able to afford my first double bass and start learning to play my favourite instrument.

02/04/07

okay this is more of a 'blog' than news, but anyway, it's been a very interesting year so far for me, it kicked off with a live show at bbc radio Hampshire and shortly after, supporting Tom Robinson at the Battersea Arts Center (which was great). The rest is a bit of a blur, but I know I've recently played in Paris, played a show with Fink in Brighton.. and played with James Chadwick, John Smith and Sam Beer in Camberwell. Playing at Poejazzi was a highlight too. I'm getting live performances of mine televised on Dannii's new sky tv channel MUSFLASH / 375. I'm gonna play a couple of songs with the Part Time Heroes at the Jazz Cafe in Camden on thursday 5th April, which is bound to be an amazing experience. And I've just compiled an EP of experimental / improvised recordings which has completely opened my mind to the different directions I can take my music ( of which I'll have limited copies of available at my Ramjam gig in Kingston on 6th April). So, i think it's looking good from here. J

20/11/06

The Part Time Heroes featured my vocals & writing on a few of their tunes, which were released earlier this month on their debut EP Realise and have been getting great support and response from Giles Peterson's Radio 1 show.

19/10/06

I probably should mention that throughout '06 my song Bet She Does has been aired regularly on BBC 6 radio thanks to Tom Robinson. Fiona Talkington at BBC Radio 3 has also featured me a few times on the Late Junction show. Dannii at Onetaste has had me on her new tv show 'tastebuds tv' sky channel 370. And my Trio were featured at the Official Download Chart show which was also televised on a sky channel. Just so I don't forget. J

15/08/06

My new ep 'alive again' is finished and awaiting it's launch at the Ramjam

club in kingston on 14th Sep with my trio.

01/02/06

The Jono McCleery Trio is born! First gig 25th Feb. Richard Sadler on

upright bass & Jason Reeve on drums. Two of the finest (and nicest)

musicians around. I've also abandonned recording my new EP, partly

because Alex's 8-track ran out of memory, but mainly because I now

want to record it with my Trio.

20/01/06

My first single is being released! with www.wcsrecords.comOut Monday

27th Feb, get your copy at Virgin Megastore, HMV.co.uk or download it

with iTunes

12/11/05

Jono has won BRITISH MUSIC WEEK's

Best National Unsigned Act 2005!

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	Jono's first single with Ninja Tune 'Tomorrow' will be out 2nd August, along with the digital release of his previous independently made album Darkest Light. Ministry of Sound have featured the single on their Chilled Album 2010, along side Radiohead, Paul Weller, Kings of Convenience, Jose Gonzales etc which was out 17th May: http://www.ministryofsound.com/product/n a/albums/cd/chilled_acoustic/ 11/12/08 Jono is officially signed to Ninja Tune, he will be collaborating with electro producer Fybe on his first album with them 01/12/08 Jono's debut album 'Darkest Light' gets it's first review http://www.theskinny.co.uk/article/44411-jono-mccleery-darkest-light Jono and cellist Rosie Sleightholme open up for the Stella Fashion show 2008 in Zurich, Switzerland A live recording of Jono and the Dans performing 'Reaching Out' at the Pigalle club is being used for a promotional video featuring UK pro skiers http://www.downdays.eu/en/ video/rjf1_en 10/11/08 Jono has been offered a contract with Ninja Tune! (Cinematic Orchestra, Bonobo, Fink etc..) watch this space! 17/08/08 A limited edition of Jono's 1st album 'Darkest Light' is now available through this website only, go to the 'music' page to order a copy. 06/08/08 Jono's 1st album 'Darkest Light' is finished! The launch gig will be at St Andrew's church in Surbiton on 16th august at 2:30pm. There is a preview mix of the album on his myspace. 03/10/07 THE ALBUM!!! This month I will start recording my (first ever) album with Richard Sadler, my bassist and Matthew Kelly (arranger). The idea of my fans being able to donate towards the funding of the album, came to me after speaking with BrotherDouglas (a fan/mentor in USA) who wanted to contribute money towards my projects so I could carry them out indepedently and maintain complete creative control. Anyone who makes a donation will be credited and if it's £10+ will receive a free album when it's finished. *Donations are closed - album is being pressed!* 19/08/07 You and Me (or Echoes) Animation by Malika Whitaker 14/08/07 I just got a double bass.. Ever since discovering the sound of double bass, being played by Danny Thompson (with John Martyn) or Richard Davis playing throughout Van Morrison's Astral Weeks, then later getting into Charlie Mingus, I have been obsessed by this instrument. And when I was looking for one on Ebay in the Summer of 2007, I asked if I could go and see one which was located in London and the owner happened to be a really supportive fan - so thanks to Martin Lewis, I was able to afford my first double bass and start learning to play my favourite instrument. 02/04/07 okay this is more of a 'blog' than news, but anyway, it's been a very interesting year so far for me, it kicked off with a live show at bbc radio Hampshire and shortly after, supporting Tom Robinson at the Battersea Arts Center (which was great). The rest is a bit of a blur, but I know I've recently played in Paris, played a show with Fink in Brighton.. and played with James Chadwick, John Smith and Sam Beer in Camberwell. Playing at Poejazzi was a highlight too. I'm getting live performances of mine televised on Dannii's new sky tv channel MUSFLASH / 375. I'm gonna play a couple of songs with the Part Time Heroes at the Jazz Cafe in Camden on thursday 5th April, which is bound to be an amazing experience. And I've just compiled an EP of experimental / improvised recordings which has completely opened my mind to the different directions I can take my music ( of which I'll have limited copies of available at my Ramjam gig in Kingston on 6th April). So, i think it's looking good from here. J 20/11/06 The Part Time Heroes featured my vocals & writing on a few of their tunes, which were released earlier this month on their debut EP Realise and have been getting great support and response from Giles Peterson's Radio 1 show. 19/10/06 I probably should mention that throughout '06 my song Bet She Does has been aired regularly on BBC 6 radio thanks to Tom Robinson. Fiona Talkington at BBC Radio 3 has also featured me a few times on the Late Junction show. Dannii at Onetaste has had me on her new tv show 'tastebuds tv' sky channel 370. And my Trio were featured at the Official Download Chart show which was also televised on a sky channel. Just so I don't forget. J 15/08/06 My new ep 'alive again' is finished and awaiting it's launch at the Ramjam club in kingston on 14th Sep with my trio. 01/02/06 The Jono McCleery Trio is born! First gig 25th Feb. Richard Sadler on upright bass & Jason Reeve on drums. Two of the finest (and nicest) musicians around. I've also abandonned recording my new EP, partly because Alex's 8-track ran out of memory, but mainly because I now want to record it with my Trio. 20/01/06 My first single is being released! with www.wcsrecords.comOut Monday 27th Feb, get your copy at Virgin Megastore, HMV.co.uk or download it with iTunes 12/11/05 Jono has won BRITISH MUSIC WEEK's Best National Unsigned Act 2005!