Anthony Jones is the sixth of seven children and a native of Portland, OR. Growing up, various forms of music surrounded Anthony as his parents, Ruby & Eldon Jones, Sr., taught him to appreciate creativity and encouraged him to explore his gifts and talents. This inspired Anthony to follow his own dreams and music career. Anthony explored his passion for music formally at Thomas Jefferson High School of the Performing Arts in Portland, OR, where he studied drums and trumpet, winning numerous awards for his abilities and playing his first paying gigs at the age of 14. He performed in various bands and was cast to play trumpet in the acclaimed Richard Dreyfus film Mr. Holland’s Opus.
After high school, Anthony attended Portland State University where he studied music and architecture, receiving his B.A. in Architecture in 2001. While studying at PSU he worked with jazz pianist Darrell Grant (Professor of Jazz Studies at PSU), who mentored Anthony as he pursued a career as a professional musician. Anthony has also branched out to explore other facets of the music industry including producing, instructing, and product design & development. His diverse career has opened doors to work with some of the music industry’s top professionals. He joined Pink Martini in 2011 as a full-time member, touring internationally with the band for six years and performing on several of the band’s studio albums. After taking several years off to focus on local projects and time with his family, he rejoined Pink Martini full time in 2025.
