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Vocals, guitar, cornet, trumpet, harmonica, drums, percussion. Years active. 1964–present. Labels. Atlantic Records. Olu Dara Jones (born Charles Jones III; January 12, 1941) is an American cornetist, guitarist, and singer. He is the father of rapper Nas .
Jug-A-Lug is an album by David Murray, released on the Japanese DIW label. Recorded in 1994 and released in 1995, the album features performances by Murray with Olu Dara, Robert Irving III, Bobby Broom, Daryl Thompson, Darryl Jones, Toby Williams and Kahil El'Zabar.
Feb 13, 2013 · Dara, born Charles Jones III and recently turned 72, is as much a compelling storyteller as he is a musician, and concertgoers are doubly fulfilled when he decides to blend the two elements of...
Apr 3, 2024 · April 3, 2024 / By Don Hoover. Olu Dara: The Musical Journey of a Legendary Jazz Musician. Olu Dara is a multi-talented American singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist. A native of Natchez, Mississippi, he is known for his unique blend of African rhythms, blues, and jazz music.
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Released in 1995 on DIW (catalog no. DIW-894; CD). Genres: Jazz. Featured peformers: David Murray (tenor saxophone, bass clarinet), Olu Dara (cornet), Robert Irving III (synthesizer, organ), Bobby Broom (guitar), Darryl Thompson (guitar), Darryl Jones (bass), Toby Williams (drums), Kahil El'Zabar (percussion), Kazunori Sugiyama (producer).
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www.jazzweekly.com | Interviews. Atlantic. A FIRESIDE CHAT WITH OLU DARA. For the longest time, I merely knew Olu Dara for his avant work with David Murray and Henry Threadgill. That is until his Atlantic debut, In the World, which blew those perceptions out the window. Shows how much I know.
Jun 5, 1998 · June 5, 1998. Olu Dara's Album Illuminates the Origins of Jazz. Jazz critic Kevin Whitehead reviews the CD "In the World From Natchez to New York" by Olu Dara from Atlantic Records. Dara who plays coronet, has been a fixture in the New York jazz scene since the 1970's.
