He has also played as a session musician for several artists including Ian McCulloch, Paul Weller, Saint Etienne and Ocean Colour Scene.

Jones formed Free Peace in August 2008 with his nephew Nick Miniski and guitarist Stuart Gimblett.

[7][8] The band saw Jones return to the 3 piece rock sound of The Stairs and they had reportedly finished about 20 songs for their debut album.

In April 2016, Jones' Soothing Music For Stray Cats was re-issued on limited edition vinyl via The Viper Label and Mellowtone Records.

Since the break-up of the Stairs, Jones has worked with Ian McCulloch on Mysterio (1992),[12] Paul Weller (live and appears on Live at the Royal Albert Hall DVD, 2000),[13] Johnny Marr in an early version of the Healers (where he was replaced by Alonza Bevan previously of Kula Shaker), Saint Etienne, Cherry Ghost on their Thirst For Romance (2007)[14] and Lee Mavers following the departure of John Power from the La's.