CREDITS
An Expanded List of Recordings
05.01.2020
It’s Gonna Be Alright. SINGLE. Titus Showers (2020)
Gospel, Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Everlasting Love (feat Christie Dashiell). SINGLE. Rod Harris Jr. (2019)
Soul, Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Duck. Kaiser Chiefs (2019)
Polydor. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Pyramids. The Royal Krunk Jazz Orchestra. (2019)
Krunk Jazz, Orchestral. Melvin Jones- Trumpet Soloist
Our Thing: The Music of Joe Henderson. Larry Wilson (2019)
Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Who? Titus Showers. (2019)
Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Exodus: The Journey. Latrice Pace (2019)
Me and the Big Three. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Co-Arranger/ Engineer
Joy. SINGLE. LaShun Pace. (2019)
Savoy. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Arranger/ Engineer
Be Alright EP. Karlos Nichols (2019)
Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/ Arranger
Let Me Drink. Guy Sebastian (2019)
Sony. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Co-Arranger/ Engineer
There Will Never Be Another You. Calle Loiza Jazz Project (2019)
Latin Jazz. Melvin Jones- Featured Trumpet Soloist
Live at Dizzy’s Coca Cola: Vol 3. Dion Parson & 21st Century Band (2019)
Carribbean, African, Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Welcome to the Feel Good. The John Beal Funkestra (2019)
Funk. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/ Arranger
Run. SINGLE. Mannequin (2019)
Pop. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Engineer/ Co-Arranger
This HILL. Alvin Garrett (2019)
Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
All I Need. SINGLE. Paula Champion (2019)
Soul, Gospel. Melvin Jones- Arranger, Trumpet, Engineer
Energy. SINGLE. Kimberly Holloway (2019)
Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Merging Lanes. Mike Walton (2019)
Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Christmas With PJ Morton. PJ Morton. (2018)
Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Arranger/ Engineer
Look At Yourself in the Mirror. Will Downing (2018)
Smooth Jazz, R &B. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
My World. EP. Paula Champion (2018)
Jazz, Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
I Can’t Thank Him Enough. Kathy Taylor (2018)
Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Arranger/ Engineer
It’s Already Done. Kevin Styles and Psalms (2018)
Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Arranger/ Engineer
Faith Through the Fire. Maranto (2018)
Inspirational, Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
This Is, Al Turner (2018)
Funk/ Soul. Melvin Jones- Arranger/ Trumpet/ Engineer
Persevere, Jairus Hardge (2018)
Jazz/ Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/ Arranger/ Engineer
Journey to the Soul, Geoff McBride (2018)
Pop/ Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
From the Mind Of, Tyrone Jackson (2018)
Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Get It How You Live, Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra (2018)
Jazz/ Big Band/ Hip Hop. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Go Getta', Joe Gransden and Kenny G (2018)
Hot Shoe Records, Jazz/ Big Band. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Muted trumpet, Flugelhorn
On Your Way, Greg Robbins (2018)
Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Muted Trumpet
Everlong (SINGLE), Greg Robbins (2018)
Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Time + Space, D'Laurent Smith (2018)
Jazz/ Soul/ Fusion. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/ Horn Arranger
Love is the Greatest, Sonny Emory's Cachet (2017)
Jazz/ Fusion. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Flugelhorn
It's Time To Love, Kathleen Bertrand (2017)
Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/ Horn Arranger/ Engineer
The Christmas Song, Joe Gransden Big Band (2017)
Hotshoe Records, Jazz/ Big Band. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Daydreaming (SINGLE), Jermaine Morgan (2017)
Jazz/ Smooth. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/ Arranger/ Engineer
History, Cornell Thigpen (2017)
Jazz/ Fusion. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/ Engineer
Sol Empowered, Chantae Cann (2017)
Jazz/ Soul. Melvin Jones- Horn Arranger/ Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/ Engineer
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For the Love. Kayte Burgess (2017)
Indie, Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
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Next Level, Brian Hudson (2017)
Indie, Jazz/ Fusion. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
In Like With You (SINGLE), Macy Todd (2017)
Macy Todd Music, LLC- Pop. Melvin Jones- Horn Arranger/ Trumpet, Studio Engineer
Bump That (SINGLE), Macy Todd (2017)
Macy Todd Music, LLC- Pop. Melvin Jones- Horn Arranger/ Trumpet, Studio Engineer
Give it Up (SINGLE), Macy Todd (2017)
Macy Todd Music, LLC- Pop. Melvin Jones- Horn Arranger/ Trumpet, Studio Engineer
Dragonfly, Dara Carter (2017)
Dara Carter- Pop. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Say What, Mike Burton (2017)
Jazz Urbane Recordings, Monarch Records- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Engineer
Yes (SINGLE), April Ruffin (2017)
April Ruffin- Christian and Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Twenty Sixty Four, Avery Sunshine (2017)
Shanachie Entertainment Corp. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Arranger, Engineer
Gumbo, PJ Morton (2017)
Morton Records- R&B/ Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Keep Thriving, Calvin Napper (2017)
Calvin Napper- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Only Human, Matt Cusson (2017)
Matt Cusson- Pop. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Send Me I'll Go, Rudy Currence (2017)
Mike Chek Entertainment- Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Count Me In. Natalie Ragins (2016)
Gospel. Melvin Jones- Arranger/ Trumpet/ Engineer
This Was Never Home. Arrested Development (2016)
Vagabond Records. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Arranger
We Are (SINGLE), Saidah Nairobi (2016)
Saidah Nairobi- Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Horn Arranger
Heaven & Earth, Khari Cabral & Jiva (2016)
Atlanta Records- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Flugelhorn, Horn Arranger
The Holiday Sessions, Justin C Gilbert (2016)
Red Label, Dream Label Group. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Groovitude, John Beal Funkestra (2016)
Jazz/ Funk. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Come Do Nothing (SINGLE), Avery Sunshine (2016)
Shanachie Entertainment Corp- R&B/ Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Horn Arranger
Worship & Praise, Natalie Ragins feat Amitria Dock (2016)
Natalie Ragins- Gospel. Melvin Jones- Horn Arranger, Trumpet
Bounce & Soul, vol. 1, PJ Morton (2016)
Morton Records- Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
See the Song, Cornell Thigpen (2016)
Cornell Thigpen- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Life of a Dreamer, Yonrico Scott (2016)
Funk. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
theHope, [feat Alex Faith & James O'Neal] (2016)
Trait Music Publishing- Hip-Hop/ Rap. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Horn Arranger
Heard Not Seen II, The Beatbreaker (2016)
Trait Music Publishing- Hip Hop/ Rap. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Horn Arranger
We Are. SINGLE. Saidah Nairobi (2016)
African, Pop. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Arranger
SouthWesTerminal, SouthWesTerminal feat Musiq Soulchyld (2016)
Ropeadope LLC- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Horn Arranger
I Dream (Concept Recording), I Dream Broadway Production (2016)
KoHsb Music- R&B/ Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
The Narrative, Sho Baraka (2016)
Humble Beast Records- Hip Hop/ Rap. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Time Traveler (SINGLE), Southwesterminal (2016)
Ropeadope LLC- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Horn Arranger, Trumpet
It's Time to be Free, Candi Staton (2016)
Beracah- Christian and Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
First Hand, Frank Houston (2016)
Frank Houston- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Live Show Killer (Live Recording), PJ Morton (2015)
Young Money Records- R&B/ Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Insecure (SINGLE), Sho Baraka & James portier
Humble Beast Records- Hip Hop. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
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Trichotomy. Tres Gilbert (2015)
3rd World Enterprise- Fusion. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Horn Arranger, Engineer
Jesus and Jazz, Nichole Thrower (2015)
Nichole Thrower- Jazz/ Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Horn Arranger, Studio Engineer
Downtime, James "PJ" Spraggins (2015)
PJ Spraggins- Fusion. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
New School Twang (SINGLE), Alexis Spight (2015)
Entertainment One Music- Gospel. Melvin Jones- Horn Arranger/ Trumpet
Aligned (SINGLE), Justin Gilbert (2015)
Niche Publishing- Soul/ Jazz. Melvin Jones- Flugelhorn
Heard Not Seen, The Beatbreaker (2015)
Trait Music- Hip Hop. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Forever You're My God (EP), Toni Byrd (2015)
Toni Byrd- Soul. Melvin Jones- Horn Arranger/ Trumpet
Blackberry Molasses (SINGLE), Rudy Currence (2014)
Mike Chek Ent- Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Horn Arranger
Jesus (SINGLE), Zaviel Janae (2014)
Independent- Christian. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Horn Arranger
Make Me Wanna (SINGLE), Natalie Harris (2014)
Rhythm Shockk Records- Soul/ Christian. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Horn Arranger
Anomaly; LeCrae (2014)
Reach Records, Hip Hop/ Christian. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
The New Standard, Tony Hightower (2014)
Independent- Big Band Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/ Arranger
The Heartbeat; Lil John Roberts (2014)
Independent- Funk/ Soul/ Hip Hop. Melvin Jones- Trumpeter/ Arranger
Splash; Arrested Development (2014)
Independent- Hip Hop, Funk, Soul. Melvin Jones- Arranger/ Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Annual Trumpet Awards Ceremony (2013)
Broadcast Property of TVONE Network. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
I Dream of Nene; The Wedding (2013)
Broadcast Property of BRAVO Network. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
It All Belongs to You; Tony Hightower (2013)
Independent- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Arranger/ Trumpet
My Turn; Chris Cauley (2013)
Chris Cauley- Pop. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Meet Julia Huff; Julie Huff (2012)
AR & Associates, LLC- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Relationships; Chandra Currelly (2012)
Urspijazz- Jazz/ R & B. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
God's Groove Remixed; Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC (2012)
MCG Media- Gospel/ Pop-Rock. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
VA; Virginia Schenck (2012)
Airborne Ecstasy, LLC- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Muted Trumpet
Jet Stream; Trammell Starks (2012-Full album Unreleased)
Trammell Starks- Smooth Jazz/ Pop. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
It's Christmas; Brien Andrews (2011)
Bri'entertainment LLC- Gospel/ Seasonal. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Time Gone By; Mace Hibbard (2011)
MHM- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Pivot; Melvin Jones (2011)
Turnaround Records- Jazz. Melvin Jones- Self-Produced
Neo-Saved; Palmer Williams Jr. (2010)
Independent- Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Goodness and Mercy; Jennifer Holliday and Rev. Dr. Warnock (2010)
Independent- Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/ Arranger
Avery Sunshine; Avery Sunshine (2010)
BigShine Music- Soul/ Gospel/ Urban Jazz. Solid State Hornz
Iamdanielmoore (EP); Daniel Moore (2010)
DEM TWO Music- Pop. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Laura Coyle SELF-TITLED (2010)
Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Born 2 Sing; Rok (2009)
Testimony Records- Gospel. Solid State Hornz
Renewed; Sherri Jones-Moffett (2009)
EMI- Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Better Days; Tracy Hamlin (2009)
DMH Records- Urban/ R&B Soul. Melvin Jones- Muted Trumpet
Doll Domination; Pussycat Dolls feat. Missy Elliott (2008)
Interscope Records- Pop/ R&B. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Metamorphosis; Maysa (2008)
Shanachie- Pop/ Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Turn Up the Radio (Single); Nicole Scherzinger (2008)
Interscope Records- Pop/ R&B. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Celebrating the Heart of Christmas (Live); The Pace Family (2007)
Tyscott Records- Gospel/ Seasonal. Solid State Hornz
Live Sessions; State of the Art featuring Sonny Emory (2007)
Sonny Emory- Funk/ Smooth Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Jesus We Bless Your Name; T. Lynn Smith (2007)
Independent- Gospel/ Praise and Worship. Solid State Hornz
The Look of Love; Pamela Williams (2007)
Shanachie Entertainment/ The Orchard. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
I Feel Ya; Ron James (2007)
Independent- Ron James; Smooth Jazz/ Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Inspirational Compilation; Make Music Group (2006)
Make Music Group- Contemporary Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Return (Live in Atlanta); The Annointed Pace Sisters (2006)
Tyscott Records- Gospel. Solid State Hornz
Return to New Orleans Tribute; Sonny Emory (2006)
Verve- Funk/ Jazz/ Soul. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Muted-Trumpet
Jamm; Jamie Portee' (2006)
Independent- Soul/ Gospel. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn/ Muted Trumpet
Green Valley; William Green (2006)
Music Montaj Inc.- Smooth Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Special Requests; Janis Carter (2005)
Fan'Tasti Productions- Jazz/ Contemporary. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Tribute to New Orleans; Various Artists (2005)
Independent- Jazz/ Nu-Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Magic Dreams; William Green (2004)
VOA Music- Smooth Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Final Concert live at the Lincoln Center; Illinois Jacquet Big Band (2004)
Smithsonian Institute of Jazz; Jacquet Records. Illinois Jacquet Big Band
Sonido X; Rio Negro (2003)
LaVista Records- Latin Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
A Garden State Salute; Ray Charles & Rutgers Univ. Orchestra (2002)
Public Broadcast Network- Various Styles. Rutgers University Jazz Ensemble
Jazz You Must Own!; Borders Bookstore (2001)
Bethlehem Archives/ Avenue Jazz- Nu-Jazz/ Jazz . Rio Negro
Self Portait; Rio Negro (2001)
LaVista Records- Rhumba/ Afro-Cuban/ Jazz. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
In Organ Recital; Ella Lewis (2000)
Independent- Classical Recital. Melvin Jones- Trumpet in D
You've Got to Have Standards; Rio Negro (2000)
Independent- Latin Jazz Music. Melvin Jones -Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
In His Spirit; Wendell P. Whalum Community Chorus (1999)
Independent- Choral Music. Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Fanmail; TLC (1998)
LaFace Records- R&B/ Pop Music. Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Muted-Trumpet
A List of Screen and Film Appearances
05.01.2020
“Marry Me.” Motion Picture (2021- tentative release)
Sony Pictures
Melvin Jones- Trumpet, extra
“Genius: Aretha” Biopic Series (2020)
National Geographic Series
Melvin Jones- Trumpet, extra
“Bolden.” Motion Picture Film (2019)
Abramorama Films.
Melvin Jones- Trumpet Teacher, Transcriptionist for Gary Carr "Buddy Bolden"
"Lady and the Tramp” Motion Picture (2019)
Disney Films
Melvin Jones- Tuba, “Brass Band,” extra
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The Masked Singer. Television Series (2019)
Fox Broadcasting Company
Melvin Jones- Trumpet, House Band Soundtrack
Black Music Honors (2019)
Broadcast on TVOne
Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Flugelhorn/ House Band “Band of Producers"
“Star.” TV Drama Series Episode 215 (2018)
Fox TV
Melvin Jones- Trumpet, “Good Times Brass Band," extra
Soul Train Awards (2018)
Broadcast on BET
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “BBE All Stars”
BET Awards (2018)
Broadcast Live on BET
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “BBE Allstars"
Dear Mama: VH1 Special (2018)
Broadcast on VH1
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “BBE All Stars”
Stellar Awards (2018)
Broadcast on BET
Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Flugelhorn/ House Band “Band of Producers"
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EJI and National Lynching Museum Opening (2018)
Broadcast
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “BBE All Stars"
Trumpet Awards (2018)
Broadcast
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “Band of Producers"
Soul Train Awards (2017)
Broadcast on BET
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “BBE All Stars”
“Brockmire.” TV Sitcom (2017)
IFC Series
Melvin Jones- Trumpet, Extra
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Trumpet Awards (2017)
Broadcast
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “Band of Producers"
Essence Awards 365 Awards (2016)
Broadcast on BET
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “BBE All Stars"
Trumpet Awards (2016)
Broadcast
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “Band of Producers"
Black Music Honors (2016)
Broadcast
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band "Band of Producers"
Triumph Awards (2016)
Broadcast
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “Band of Producers”
“Bessie." Motion Picture Film (2015)
HBO TV Movie
Melvin Jones- Casting Consultant
“Chipmunks: Roadchip.” Motion Picture Movie (2015)
20th Century Studios
Melvin Jones- Casting Consultant
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BET Hip Hop Awards (2015)
Broadcast on BET
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Diddy’s Band for Bad Boys Reunion
Essence Awards 365 Awards (2015)
Broadcast on BET
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “BBE All Stars"
Live Show Killer (Live DVD Recording), PJ Morton (2015)
Young Money Records- R&B/ Soul
Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Annual Trumpet Awards Ceremony (2015)
Broadcast Property of TVONE Network
Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Annual Trumpet Awards Ceremony (2014)
Broadcast Property of TVONE Network
Melvin Jones- Trumpet
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Tyler Perry's "Hell Hath No Fury Like a Woman Scorned" (2014)
Lionsgate Entertainment
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Tyler Perry's "Madea's Neighbors from Hell" (2014)
Lionsgate Entertainment
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Sunday Best, Season 7 (2014)
Broadcast Property of B.E.T. Network
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Annual Trumpet Awards Ceremony (2013)
Broadcast Property of TVONE Network
Melvin Jones- Trumpet
I Dream of Nene; The Wedding (2013)
Broadcast Property of BRAVO Network
Melvin Jones- Trumpet
The New Atlanta (2013)
Broadcast Property of BRAVO Network
Melvin Jones- Trumpet
Sunday Best, Season 6 (2013)
Broadcast Property of B.E.T. Network
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Annual Trumpet Awards Ceremony (2012)
Broadcast Property of TVONE Network
Melvin Jones- Trumpet
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Real Housewives of Atlanta (2012)
Broadcast Property of BRAVO Network
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Extra
Braxton Family Values (2012-2011)
Broadcast Property of BRAVO Network
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Extra
Mo'Nique Show (2012-2011)
Broadcast Property of B.E.T. Network
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band “Penthouse Players"
I Don't Want to Do Wrong, The Play; Tyler Perry (2012)
Lionsgate Films/ Tyler Perry Studios- DVD
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
The Haves and the Have Nots, The Play; Tyler Perry (2012)
Lionsgate Films/ Tyler Perry Studios- DVD
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Aunt Bam's Place, The Play; Tyler Perry (2012)
Lionsgate Films/ Tyler Perry Studios- DVD
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
The Dove Awards (2011)
Broadcast
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ House Band under Tommy Sims
A Madea Christmas; The Play; Tyler Perry (2011)
Lionsgate Films/ Tyler Perry Studios- DVD
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Madea's Big Happy Family, The Movie; Tyler Perry (2011)
Lionsgate Films/ Tyler Perry Studios- DVD
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn; Extra Cast Member
I Can Do Bad All By Myself, The Movie; Tyler Perry (2010)
Lionsgate Films/ Tyler Perry Studios- DVD
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn; Extra Cast Member
Madea's Big Happy Family: The Play; Tyler Perry (2010)
Lionsgate Films/ Tyler Perry Studios- DVD
Melvin Jones- Trumpet/ Flugelhorn
Return (Live in Atlanta); The Annointed Pace Sisters (2006)
Tyscott Records- Gospel
Solid State Hornz
A Garden State Salute; Ray Charles & Rutgers Univ. Orchestra (2002)
Public Broadcast Network- Various Styles
Rutgers University Jazz Ensemble