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Daru Jones is one of the most respected drummers of his generation.
He has recorded, performed, and toured with renowned artists and producers such as: Jack White, Talib Kweli, Black Milk, Salaam Remi, Kim Burrell, Rance Allen, Esparanza Spalding, Ski Beatz & The Sensei’s, and Jon B. Alongside these artists Jones has graced the stages of some of the most revered events in the music industry, including: the 2013 Grammy Awards, Austin City Limits, Rock The Bells Festival, and the Montreux Jazz Festival. Receiving rave reviews from: Rolling Stone Magazine, LA Weekly, and USA Today (partial list), he has also appeared on several national and international television programs: The David Letterman Show, Jools Holland (UK), The Colbert Report, Saturday Night Live, and MTV.

Jones has been the “go-to-drummer” in the hip hop game for nearly a decade. He has shared the stage with legends and emerging stars alike, including: Raekwon, Curren$y, Theophulis London, Pharoahe Monch, Jean Grae, Black Moon, Slum Village, Black Sheep, and Large Professor.

Going beyond his role as sideman Jones also records and tours throughout Europe and North America as a member of the Vienna-based hip hop/jazz trio, THE RUFF PACK. The band recently released their sophomore album, WITH YOU (2013) to much critical acclaim.

Jones is also a sought-after producer and the owner of RUSIC RECORDS, LLC. The Brooklyn, NY-based musician exhibits a unique approach to beat-making by incorporating live drum loops, jazzy and gospel samples, and a soulful musicianship into all of his projects. Over the past decade, Jones has produced and released a catalog of projects he classifies as “soul-hop” featuring collaborations with vocalists and rappers: Kissey Asplund, Jasiri X, Reggie B, Rena, AB, and Eagle Nebula, among others.

At present, Jones is touring with THE RUFF PACK in support of their latest release. In addition, he recently released a duo project with his sister Rena entitled, #HONEY via RUSIC RECORDS.
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