For those Italian readers out there here are a few Italian press links for you to enjoy:
https://www.jonathancf.com/press
One of your producers is Grammy Award winner Tom Brooks, what made you choose him?
I was only 16 years old the first time I met Tom Brooks, 20 years later I re-connected with Tom when I came to the US. Our shared love of music and shared spirituality made him the natural choice to be one of my producers.
What would you say have been some of your most memorable moments in your career so far?
I cannot pin point any specific moments. Everything I have done in my career has been a stepping-stone to something else, sometimes something totally unexpected.
All the people I have met and experiences (both good and bad) have shaped me into the artist I am today. I have been lucky enough to have had the opportunity to travel and see so much of our great world, to experience other cultures and to meet people from all walks of life.
You have a very accomplished career already, with albums & global tours. Apart from more albums & tours, do you have any dreams musically wise that you would like to accomplish?
''One of my dreams is to produce a modern opera about the life of the great Mr. Mario Lanza, who was a pioneer of the Italian American genre of modern opera. I share his view that opera is for everyone''
That’s pretty amazing Jonathan, can’t wait to see that dream become a reality! Now how do you think technology and social media have affected the music industry in general? Do you see it as a positive tool in the industry?
In my opinion technology and social media in the hands of the wrong people becomes a weapon. It can be a double-edged sword. If used for its intended purpose technology can be a helpful tool however it can also remove human contact from our daily lives and that to me is a very negative thing.
Often people base their views and choices on what they think the social media society wants or accepts and that to me is fundamentally wrong. Likes, views, clicks, tweets, etc cannot and should not replace real human interaction.
From an artist point of view, I think social media can be a great help for those who may not have the resources, as if you have talent and people like your music they will share it with their friends, and their friends with theirs across the platforms. It is a way of reaching new audiences around the world in a faster way. I am always grateful for those who share my music
I hear there is a new album coming out soon, what can we expect from it?
My new album is a true crossover album with original songs for a new generation.