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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 .
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...
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In the World: From Natchez to New York is the solo debut album by the jazz cornetist Olu Dara, released in 1998. Dara also sings and plays guitar on the album. The album peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Traditional Jazz Albums chart.
Jun 15, 2021 · Returning with a suitcase full of musical souvenirs, Dara expertly arranges them into hypnotic grooves to support his emotive horn work, conversational vocals and idiosyncratic picking. With a sound that borders blues, jazz, pop, reggae and just about any other African-based music you can name, Neighborhoods may be world music in its truest form.
1960s - 2010s. Born. January 12, 1941 in Natchez, MS. Genre. Jazz, Blues, New Age. Styles. Avant-Garde Jazz, Ethnic Fusion, Free Jazz, Modern Acoustic Blues, Modern Creative. Also Known As. Charles Jones III. Member Of. Material. Submit Corrections. Explore Olu Dara's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews.
Jun 3, 2001 · Dark, prowling blues alternated with punchy 1970s-style jazz-funk, while Dara fanned his trumpet with something very like a top hat.
