Oliver Jones: key obituary facts
Is Oliver Jones dead? Yes. Oliver Jones died on July 22, 2026, at age 91.
Cause of death: Oliver Jones's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Oliver Jones known for?
He was a Canadian musician.
More about Oliver Jones
Born: 11 September 1934.
Place of birth: Montreal.
Gender: male.
Occupation: composer, pianist, jazz musician, music teacher, actor, organist, musician.
Nationality: Canada.
Employer: McGill University, Laurentian University.
Awards: Officer of the Order of Canada, Juno Award for Traditional Jazz Album of the Year, Knight of the National Order of Quebec, Companion of the Ordre des arts et des lettres du Québec, Governor General's Performing Arts Award.
Also known as: Oliver Theophilus Jones.
Genres: Jazz.
Occupations: Musician, composer, arranger, educator.
Years active: 1940–present.
Oliver Jones, the Canadian jazz pianist, died on July 22, 2026.
Born Oliver Theophilus Jones in Montreal on September 11, 1934, he built a long career as a pianist, organist, composer and arranger. Raised in Little Burgundy, he began playing the piano at age five and went on to study first with Mme Bonner at Union United Church and later with Daisy Peterson Sweeney, Oscar Peterson’s sister.
Jones was also recognized for his work in education, including posts at McGill University and Laurentian University. In 2023, he was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame, adding to honors that included Officer of the Order of Canada, Knight of the National Order of Quebec, and the Governor General’s Performing Arts Award.