JW-Jones (born July 15, 1980, Ottawa) is a blues guitarist, singer, songwriter and band leader. Jones’ first recording contract was signed with CrossCut Records(Germany) in 2000, who released his first seven CDs in Europe. He was the first artist signed to the NorthernBlues Music label in Toronto, and released his first six recordings with the label. Jones has also worked with Ruf Records in the U.S., and is now signed to Blind Pig Records. In the last decade, he has released seven albums and played in 19 countries, four continents, and continues to tour extensively. Jones, who lives in Ottawa, has performed at blues festivals, theatres and clubs in Canada, the USA, Europe, Russia, Australia, and Brazil.
On June 19, 2014, Jones was presented with a Forty Under 40 Award by Ottawa Business Journal/Ottawa Chamber of Commerce. It’s the biggest and best celebration of entrepreneurship in Ottawa – the salute to the region’s young business stars who balance business achievement, professional expertise and community involvement.