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Paul Ubana Jones books Rotorua date

Matthew Martin
Rotorua Daily Post·
19 Dec, 2011 03:00 AM2 mins to read

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He's played with some of the world's biggest names in the business and he's coming to Rotorua in January.

Paul Ubana Jones has embarked on another nationwide tour for summer and will be playing at the Belgian Bar on Arawa St on January 10.

Born in London to a Yorkshire mother and a Nigerian father, Ubana Jones was playing guitar by the age of 11, beginning a three-decade career that would see him crossing continents and recording eight albums.

In the late 70s Ubana Jones based himself in Provence, southern France, and toured all over Europe and North Africa, as well as venturing extensively into Canada and the United States.

In the late 80s he and his family moved to New Zealand, which is still their permanent home. He has continued to perform internationally, to growing acclaim. He has shared the bill with Bob Dylan, B.B. King, Norah Jones, Patti Smith, Taj Mahal, Keb Mo, Tuck and Patti and Crowded House.

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He said 2011 was another great year for him beginning with him opening for B.B. King at the Civic Theatre in Auckland.

"I have loved the inspiring blues and gospel from B.B. King since the early 60s ... he has been a great source of wealth for all aspiring players."

He also drove more then 7000km while on a tour of Australia this year.

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"But you do it for the passion of playing - to improve on the demands and dictates of the craft."

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