This Memphis, Tennessee native’s first professional recording came while enrolled at Morehouse College for TLC’s triple platinum, Grammy-Winning album Fanmail, most notably on their hit No Scrubs. Jones then earned his Master's Degree from Rutgers University while receiving the intensive instruction of the late, world-renowned trumpet guru, William “Prof" Fielder, whose student roster reads like a “Who’s Who” of Musical Legends. Jones later returned to Morehouse at the age of 24 to become the youngest Band Director in the college's history. Years later, he left “The House” to return full-time to touring, performing, and recording. Since then, he has toured/ performed with Tyler Perry, Illinois Jacquet, Patti Labelle, Stevie Wonder, PJ Morton, Young Jeezy, Jennifer Holliday, Arrested Development, and the list goes on. Having worked on scores of award-winning records, movies, and TV & stage productions Melvin is now credited on nearly 300 projects spanning decades across various genres.

He can currently be found touring, performing, and recording with Usher, Patti LaBelle, and on various film and television productions.  Most Notably is the ever popular Usher "My Way" Las Vegas Residency in which Melvin serves as a part of the house band and horn arranging staff.