THE MUSIC ROOM
Jon Negus
Sales Manager, Recording, Woodwinds
Jon is a studio singer, composer, freelance producer, woodwind player and synthesist in the Chicago music scene. His voice, instruments and writing have been heard on hundreds of radio and television commercials worldwide for over 25 years. He has performed with Celine Dion, Bob Hope, Gladys Knight and the Pips, Ray Charles, Dionne Warwick, Dennis DeYoung and Styx, among others.
With his wife Jacque, he operates Momcat Productions, a music production company producing children’s music, church music and industrials for corporations and commercials.
Name: Jon Negus
College: University of Miami
Major: Studio Music & Jazz (applied alto sax)
At The Music Room since: July 2008
First piece of music that had a profound effect on me: “Body and Soul”, a jazz standard
Music teacher who inspired me the most: My high school band director, Jack Horner.
Favorite quote about music: “Life isn’t “bop” short, it’s “dit” short” .
My best gig: Singing background vocals on “Midnight Train To Georgia” to Gladys Knight’s lead vocal on a live radio broadcast.
Favorite classical piece: Faure’s “Requiem”
Favorite rock band: Chicago
Favorite jazz artist: Cannonball Adderly
Favorite singer: Nat King Cole
How I am making the world a better place: By encouraging people to use their gifts in a positive manner.
My email address:
My website and projects
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•Recorded over 70 CDs for Kindermusik International
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•Recorded with Styx, Enuff Z’nuff, Chizil and countless commercial and industrial projects.
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•Produced 7 CDs for Willow Creek Community Church.
Piano
Guitar
Bass Guitar
Upright Bass
Voice
Woodwinds
Brass
Strings
Percussion
