He attended University High School in West Los Angeles, while also studying drama and singing with private teachers chosen by his father.
One of his best experiences in high school was when one of his friends, Nancy Sinatra, invited her father to sing in the school auditorium. It left an indelible mark that helped shape Jack's career choice.
Jack Jones professional debut was a brief stint as part of his father's act at the Thunderbird Hotel in Las Vegas when he was 19 years old.
His album, "This Could Be The Start Of Something Big," caught the attention of a San Francisco club owner who booked him for a three week run. While performing there, he was signed up for Kapp Records.
He worked with some of the greatest writers of all time: Sammy Cahn, Jimmy Van Heusen, Cole Porter, the Gershwins, Harold Arlen, Michel Legrand and Alan & Marilyn Bergman.
He earned two Grammy's for "Best Pop Male Vocal Performance" with his singles Lollipops And Roses, by Anthony Velona and Bacharach/David's "Wives and Lovers."
His record,"Jack Jones Paints a Tribute to Tony Bennett," was nominated for "Best Traditional Pop Vocal Performance."
He was honoured with his own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, near where his
father's star is located.
He is also renowned as an interpreter of musical theatre – with performances in
"Guys and Dolls," "South Pacific," "She Loves Me" and "Pyjama Game."
Admirers of Jack Jones include artists who influenced him as a young singer
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Sinatra who said, "Jack is one of the major singers of our time," Mel Torme who
called him "the greatest 'pure' singer in the world" and composers Sammy
Cahn and Michel Legrand.
He recorded "Jack Jones Sings Michel Legrand" as a tribute
With more than 50 recorded albums (17 of them in Billboard's Top 20) and
sold-out world tours, Jack Jones continues to please audiences.
In addition to a successful recording career, Jack has appeared in films and
television.
On his record, "Jack Jones Paints A Tribute To Tony Bennett,"
he pays homage to a friend.