Classical Musicians of African Descent

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Kevin Phillip Jones, cello

Classical 91.5 WXXO-FM | By Malinda Wagstaff

Published January 29, 2020 at 9:04 AM EST

Kevin Phillip Jones, a Virginia native, has had the pleasure of performing at the Gateways Music Festival for several years, and was a founding member of the AIDA String Ensemble. Mr. Jones resides in the Washington D.C. area, where he performs with opera companies including Maryland Lyric Opera, and Washington Opera Society. In addition, he has performed with rising jazz luminaries Chelsey Green and The Green Project, and Noble Jolley. He was recently a featured soloist with the DC Strings Orchestra and the Colour of Music Festival.

More information can be found on his website.