Christopher Kale Jones’ Thoughts on Meeting and Playing Frankie Valli
December 1st, 2007SeattleWeekly.com recently chatted with Christopher Kale Jones, who plays Frankie Valli in the upcoming touring version of the 2006 Tony-sweeping musical Jersey Boys at the 5th Avenue. Chris confesses that it’s odd to be a musical heartthrob mostly for people who are older than him, and in some cases a lot older.
Jones says Valli invited him for an extended visit during a recent trip to LA, where Jones found himself not just in awe of a singing legend, but of Valli’s dedication to his craft. “He’s a real artist, and just loves to talk about music, about the philosophy of singing, and his own jazz influences.†In fact, Valli began his career back in Jersey mimicking female jazz singers, developing that trademark falsetto in the process.
