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Warren Jones is a renowned American pianist and vocal coach, known for his exceptional skills in accompanying vocalists and instrumentalists. Born on August 16, 1950, in Baltimore, Maryland, Jones grew up in a family of musicians. His father was a church organist, and his mother was a singer. Jones started playing the piano at the age of four and showed remarkable talent from an early age. Jones received his formal education in music at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, where he studied under the tutelage of Leon Fleisher. He later continued his studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York City, where he earned a Master of Music degree in piano performance. Jones began his career as a pianist in the early 1970s, performing in various concerts and recitals across the United States. He quickly gained recognition for his exceptional skills and was soon in demand as an accompanist for vocalists and instrumentalists. Jones has collaborated with some of the most renowned singers and instrumentalists of our time, including Plácido Domingo, Kathleen Battle, Jessye Norman, and Itzhak Perlman. One of the highlights of Jones's career was his collaboration with the legendary soprano Jessye Norman. The two artists worked together for over 30 years, performing in numerous concerts and recitals around the world. Jones was also the musical director for Norman's 1997 Carnegie Hall concert, which was later released as a live album. Jones has also been a frequent collaborator with the Metropolitan Opera, where he has served as a pianist and vocal coach for over 30 years. He has worked with some of the most renowned singers in the world, including Luciano Pavarotti, Renée Fleming, and Plácido Domingo. Jones has also been a faculty member at the Manhattan School of Music since 1990, where he teaches piano and vocal coaching. In addition to his work as a pianist and vocal coach, Jones is also a respected educator and lecturer. He has given masterclasses and lectures at numerous universities and conservatories around the world, including the Juilliard School, the Royal Academy of Music in London, and the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in Australia. Jones has received numerous awards and honors throughout his career, including the Richard Tucker Award, the Marian Anderson Award, and the Samuel Sanders Collaborative Artist Award. He was also inducted into the American Classical Music Hall of Fame in 2010. Jones is known for his exceptional skills as an accompanist, his deep musical knowledge, and his dedication to the art of classical music. He has been praised for his ability to bring out the best in his collaborators, and for his sensitive and nuanced playing. Jones's contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and his legacy as a pianist and vocal coach will continue to inspire future generations of musicians.

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