Rickie Lee Jones

Rickie Lee Jones, born November 8, 1954, is a celebrated American vocalist, musician, songwriter, and producer. A two-time Grammy Award winner, Jones has forged a career spanning over four decades, consistently exploring a diverse range of musical genres including R&B, blues, pop, soul, and jazz standards. Her distinctive style is characterized by a unique blend of jazz sensibilities and pop/R&B rhythms, delivered with a captivating persona.

Relocating to Los Angeles at nineteen, Jones worked various jobs before securing a recording contract with Warner Bros. Her self-titled debut album, released in 1979, achieved significant commercial success, propelled by the hit single "Chuck E.'s in Love," a tribute to her musician friend Chuck E. Weiss. The following year, at the 1980 Grammy Awards, Jones garnered the award for Best New Artist and received four additional nominations, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Chuck E.'s in Love."