Search - Courtney Jones :: Awake & Dreaming

Courtney Jones' unique sound and songwriting style has been compared to Sarah McLachlan meets KT Tunstall, with a hint of Keane thrown in just for good measure. Her debut album, "Awake & Dreaming", boasts a roster of talent usually reserved for a major label artist with a major label budget. She is neither . . . yet. Peter Malick, who early on spotted, gigged with, and later produced the then unknown Norah Jones just before her runaway success with "Come Away With Me", produced the 12 track debut album. Mark Needham, who struck multi-platinum success with several mixes on The Killers critically acclaimed and Grammy-nominated "Hot Fuss" album (including the mega-hit "Mr. Brightside") mixed the tracks. The title track; "Awake & Dreaming" was featured on KINK fm102 s first ever local artist compilation CD. In addition, KINK welcomed Courtney to Portland s legendary Aladdin Theater for her official CD Release Event, on Friday, July 25th. It was one of a series of KINK events Courtney was involved in during the Summer of 2008. Jones' backing musicians include Lucinda Williams'  rhythm section, Butch Norton and Dave Sutton. Peter Malick adds his guitar genius, and Stevie Blacke, whose recent work includes projects with Colbie Caillat, Anna Nalick, Timbaland, and Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson, provides the lush string arrangements for her songs. Paula Cole's touring bassist John Ossman and the legendary Bob Glaub make guest appearances as well. The 22-year-old Miss Jones wrote each of the songs on the album. Courtney Jones has opened for over a dozen (and counting) major label artists as diverse as Warner Bros. Australian Pop superstar Missy Higgins, Kenny Loggins, The 88, Edwin McCain, and KCRW s "Morning Becomes Eclectic" favorite Bitter:Sweet of "The Mating Game" fame. She has shared festival billing with Augustana, Joshua Radin, and Anna Nalick. Courtney recently opened for Oscar Winning songwriter Ryan Bingham. She was the "Hear It Now" featured artist on ChannelOne the week of Dec. 8th, 2008 to coincide with the release of her video for "Awake & Dreaming" The music video was produced and directed by Sarah Weinstein (The Hitmaker). She has gained a following of industry heavyweights and built a fan base from Seattle to San Diego with her relentless and rigorous touring that has encompassed tens of thousands of miles, countless hotels, and over 120 shows in the past year, Courtney and her music are about to break nationally with the release of her debut album; "Awake & Dreaming" Back in 2000, producer Peter Malick was working with an unknown, 21 year old keyboardist, with the last name Jones, just before her meteoric rise. It appears lightening may be about to strike twice.