WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — A North Carolina musician is using his talents to encourage people going through a tough time.
What You Need To Know
- Karlton Jones is a saxophonist
- He plays for homeless shelters
- His song "LAGOS" is featured in Billboard Magazine's Grammy Preview 2023
Karlton Jones is a chart-topping smooth jazz and gospel saxophonist.
In his spare time, he lends his talent to homeless shelters in the Triad. Each week since 2014, Jones has been serving food and playing tunes at the Bethesda Center homeless shelter in Winston-Salem.
“I choose to do this because I love helping the community," Jones said. "I think it brings us all together. And it just helps uplift the spirits of the residents here at the homeless shelter.”
He says giving back is his way of staying grounded and encouraging his community.
"To just hold on and God will bring you through," Jones said. "And now I'm just living with a mission and a purpose to just change the world."
Jones released a new song called "LAGOS" in September. It's available on iTunes.