Daru Jones
Musician in Brooklyn/Nashville/Los Angeles
Daru Jones is one of the most respected drummers of his generation. An award-winning musician, he is known for his work on Lazaretto with Jack White and has collaborated with an extensive list of legendary artists, including:
Gloria Gaynor | Bootsy Collins | Kanye West | Pete Rock | Rag’n’Bone Man | Slum Village | Jamie Lidell | Talib Kweli | Dwight Yoakam | Nas | Pee Wee Ellis | Lorenzo Jovanotti | Queen Latifah | Black Milk | Salaam Remi | Pharoahe Monch | Liam Bailey | Rance Allen | Black Violin | Ski Beatz & The Sensei’s | Jon B. | Raphael Saadiq | Tony! Toni! Toné! (Partial List)
Beyond drumming, Jones is also a sought-after producer and boutique label owner, developing talent and releasing music through his imprint, RUSIC RECORDS.
He is also a key member of three distinct groups:
🎸 DMD The Vibes – A supergroup with legendary Living Colour bassist Doug Wimbish and guitar virtuoso Marcus Machado.
🎤 The Soul Brothers – A collaborative project with hip-hop producerPete Rock, where Jones also serves as music director.
🤘🏽 Th1rt3en – A rock-hop trio led by Pharoahe Monch.