Darius Jones
A homegrown, underground modern free jazz artist.
Darius Jones has created a recognizable voice as a critically acclaimed saxophonist and composer by embracing individuality and innovation in the tradition of Black music. Jones has been awarded the Van Lier Fellowship, Jerome Foundation Artist-in-Residence and commission, French-American Jazz Exchange Award, and a Fromm Music Foundation commission from Harvard University. Jones has received acclaim for not only his studio albums featuring music and images evocative of Black Futurism, but also for his commissioned work as a composer throughout the United States and Canada. In 2023, Darius will release 'fLuXkit Vancouver (i̶t̶s̶ suite but sacred)' on Brooklyn-based Northern Spy Records and Helsinki-based We Jazz Records. Jones has collaborated with Gerald Cleaver, Oliver Lake, William Parker, Andrew Cyrille, Craig Taborn, Wet Ink Ensemble, Jason Moran, Trevor Dunn, Dave Burrell, Eric Revis, Marshall Allen, Nasheet Waits, Branford Marsalis, Travis Laplante, Fay Victor, Cooper-Moore, Matana Roberts, JD Allen, Matthew Shipp, Nicole Mitchell, Georgia Anne Muldrow, International Contemporary Ensemble and many more.
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What kind of music does Darius Jones play?+
Darius Jones plays modern free jazz - built more for the room than a playlist. Darius Jones has created a recognizable voice as a critically acclaimed saxophonist and composer by embracing individuality and innovation in the tradition of Black music.
What are Darius Jones live shows like?+
Darius Jones's live sets are tight and well-rehearsed - mid-paced sets where the arrangements come through clearly.
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