The Jazz Arts Group’s Inside Track series welcomes one of America's most prolific and recognizable musical forces, Booker T. Jones, to the Lincoln Theatre stage at 8 p.m. May 1, touring in support of his new Grammy Award-winning album, Potato Hole.

With Booker T. and the MGs, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer led one of the first-ever integrated groups to soul immortality. As a producer, he has helmed sessions for million sellers. With Potato Hole, Jones has written the boldestchapter of his 50-year career, with backing from the Drive-By Truckers and guitar contributions from Neil Young.

Born in Memphis, Tenn. on November 12, 1944, Jones' eventually found himself at Stax Records, first as an underfoot hanger-on and soon on staff, as leader of the house band. Backing fabled stars like Rufus and Carla Thomas, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave and Eddie Floyd both in the studio and on the road, the teenager's multi-instrumental prowess - on keys, brass and reeds - was impressive. 

Post-Stax, Jones has recorded with everyone from Bobby Darin to John Lee Hooker and has produced for numerous artists (including Bill Withers' signature Ain't No Sunshine record and Willie Nelson's 1978 multi-platinum blockbuster Stardust). He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992.

Tickets are on sale now for $25 and $30 and are available by phone at 614-469-0939 and through all Ticketmaster outlets, including www.ticketmaster.com. Visit www.jazzartsgroup.org for more information.