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February 5, 2018

358 – Willie Jones, III: Technique as a means to create music

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Willie Jones iii, son of a Jazz pianist, has recorded and toured with a who’s who list of Jazz luminaries, including Horace Silver, Roy Hargrove, Hank Jones, Cedar Walton, and Herbie Hancock. He also played on Arturo Sandoval’s Grammy-winning album Hot House. Growing up in LA, Jones was tuned into the LA Jazz scene before moving to NYC and making a name for himself.

Willie Jones iii talks about:

Growing up as a son of a pianists
How he was heavily influenced by Ndugu Chancler
How drummers are becoming more specialized these days
Understanding the history of music
Comparing drumming to athletics
Developing the nuances of your playing
How playing with musicality will keep you employed
Learning from the masters
When he got serious about practicing and playing professionally
Much more

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