Maurice Jones, accordion teacher, Italian trained and qualified accordion repairer, Director of Accordion House, New Zealand, Titano and Pigini importers and seller of quality pre-owned accordions

Maurice Jones is an internationally known piano-accordion entertainer. He has frequently appeared on T.V. and National Radio in New Zealand and has several T.V. and radio performances in Germany and Hong Kong to his credit. He has performed extensively in England, Germany and Italy, as well as his home country New Zealand.

In January 1998 Maurice toured China, playing concerts and giving workshops in Shanghai, Fuzhou and Xiamin cities. These concerts were organised by the Shanghai Accordion Association and the Fujian Accordion Association and were reportedly the first MIDI synthesised accordion concerts in China.

In Shanghai, Maurice filled the 1500 seat Shanghai Concert Theatre two nights running, with hundreds queued up outside hoping for a spare ticket (this concert theatre is the most prestigious venue in Shanghai). Press and TV news covered Maurice's modern electronic/acoustic programme which included hits like Lambada, Dancing Queen (Abba), tangos and American marches and he was mobbed by autograph hunters after every concert. Workshops were given in each city on improvisation, own arrangements, and modern bass rhythms.

In October 1998 Maurice and his family, mother Marie Jones, sister Heather Masefield, brother Harley Jones and deceased father Allan Jones were honoured for their international achievements and contribution to the New Zealand entertainment industry. Scroll of Honour

Maurice was born in Auckland, March 1955 and started to play the accordion at the age 9 years. At the age of 16 he won the New Zealand Solo Accordion Championship.

With his brother, Harley Jones, he has recorded an LP record and been featured soloist on a number of accordion LP and CD recordings. He has regularly performed as a session musician, recording advertising jingles and supporting several top New Zealand bands. A few years ago he was backing accordionist for well known Scottish entertainer Andy Stewart on his 20 concert tour of New Zealand.

Video: Maurice plays a medley, USA 1990.
In 1990 Maurice was invited to Kansas City, Missouri, to perform as a guest soloist at the 50^th Anniversary of the Accordion Teachers Guild International, and to conduct a seminar about MIDI accordion.

Other links with video:
2015 Starlight Duo
Maurice Jones Radio New Zealand Interview
Maurice Jones Performs with ‘Operatunity’ Daytime Concerts

He has since presented many MIDI seminars and workshops throughout the South Pacific and appeared as a guest artist at many international accordion events.

In 2017 Maurice Jones was the highest honour of the New Zealand Accordion Association (NZAA) being life membership. Presentation.

Maurice spends much of his time promoting the accordion and the latest in MIDI technology all over New Zealand.

He has been instrumental in bringing to New Zealand many international accordion artists, including Art Van Damme and Fang Yuan.

Maurice Jones is the Manager of Accordion House and Titano Accordions, importer of accordions, sales of new and used accordions, Italian trained and qualified accordion repairer.

CONTACT DETAILS:
5 Penning Road, Milford, Auckland 0620, New Zealand.	Phone: +64 9-489 8316 E-mail: AccordionHouseNZ@gmail.com Please phone for prompt service.