Leslie Jones

Leslie Ann Jones is a multiple Grammy Award-winning recording engineer who currently serves as the Director of Music Recording and Scoring at Skywalker Sound, a position she has held since 1997.13 She is the daughter of bandleader Spike Jones and singer Helen Grayco, growing up immersed in the Los Angeles area TV and music scene.12

With a career spanning over 30 years, Jones has worked at several prestigious studios, including ABC Studios, Capitol Records, and The Automatt.23 At Skywalker Sound, she records orchestral scores, mixes film and video elements, and records and produces music albums.1 Her work encompasses various genres, including jazz, vocal, and classical recordings.4

Some of Jones' notable achievements include:

1. Recording and mixing for numerous films, such as "Apocalypse Now," "Happy Feet," and "Zodiac".4
2. Working on video game scores for titles like "Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary" and "Psychonauts 2".1
3. Winning multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Engineered Album, Classical in 2015 and 2019.3

Jones is highly respected in the industry for her technical expertise and her ability to capture the essence of musical performances. She emphasizes the importance of listening and understanding clients' visions to achieve the best possible sound.2 Throughout her career, she has used various high-quality microphones and recording equipment, often favoring Neumann and Sennheiser products.2

In addition to her work at Skywalker Sound, Jones has served on numerous advisory boards, including the Game Audio Network Guild's Board of Directors.1 She was also a past Chair of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences Board of Trustees and was inducted into the TEC Awards Hall of Fame in 2018.4