Cinnamon Jones
Cinnamon Jones is a versatile musician in the industry. From classical to Jazz, Blues, Gospel an R&B. She has performed in various concerts and festivals, captivating audiences with her unique style.
Born and raised in the heart of New York City “BROOKLYN” Cinnamon experienced the passion of music at an early age through Brooklyn’s neighborhood gospel choirs. At a young age she formed the group “Young Shades of Black” performing popular songs with a twisted flavor that sparked her own unique vibe. This vibe ignited Cinnamons urge to pursue a career as a solo artist. Her solo career catapulted when she ventured off to the West Coast. During her time in California, she performed many genres of music Like Blues, Funk and Jazz.
Audiences in the Bay area was drawn to the religious fervor Cinnamon brings to her music, and as a reward, she was awarded “best female vocalist in the Bay area” a consecutive 3 years in a row. She was also featured in Billboard magazine as one of the year’s “up and coming” new performers.
While utilizing her remarkable gift of performance, Cinnamon effortlessly combines her rich vocal talents with acting skills, in roles productions like Dream Girls and Bubbling Brown Sugar. She is also fortunate enough to add producing to her long list of facilities, an essential component in forming a spectacular entertainer. During her career thus far, Cinnamon has also had the privilege to perform as an opening act for a list of phenomenal entertainers such as R & B legends Rick James and Jeffrey Osborne, Neo-Soul artist Eric Benet, Marion Meadows and Rick Braun, along with comedians Paul Mooney and Tommy Davidson.
Since leaving California, Cinnamon has returned to her native State of New York.
Great opportunities arose to work in the commercial industry, singing jingles for United Way, Shear Ego (Salon/Spa), Rochester Transit System (RTS) and Henderson Automotive.
Aside from her role of entertainer, Cinnamon is also a humanitarian. She continues to give benefit concerts (while soliciting local musicians) to help local and worldwide organizations such as; Alternative for Battered Women and Children Awaiting Parents
Cinnamon also created a Documentary “Generation Z” which explores the impact from the events of the year 2020 had on the youth. The film was nominated for Best 1st Film and Best Teaser Trailer at the North Hollywood International Film Festival, a finalist at the Lane Doc Festival and The Charlotte Film Festival. Cinnamon continues to uplift in her body of work.
With excellent musical instincts, and the earthy voice that matches the searching sincerity of her songs, Cinnamon loses herself in the power of the music, allowing it to flow uninhibited through her voice. All you’ll need to hear is one note bellowed by this talented beauty and you’ll be caught up in the rapture that is truly a spice of Cinnamon! She has toured in Denmark, Austria, Spain, Finland, Germany Paris and Africa with the Campbell Brothers. She currently Produce a stage play called “Lady of Song” which premier in 2009-2023 and was received very well at the Fringe Festival. Lady of Song made its first debut in Louisiana 2023
Cinnamon has released several albums, “A Recipe to Soul”, “A Souls Journey” and Live @ Nietzsche. She just released a new single from her album “All Because Of You “in January of 2024.
To learn more about Cinnamon Jones, visit her website at eternalsoulentertainment.com.