Willie Jones, III

American drummer

Born: 8 June 1968
Los Angeles
Country: United States
Discography: 5 albums

Biography

Willie Jones, III is a jazz musician who plays drum kit. Willie Jones, III was born on 8 June 1968 in Los Angeles. The music is usually filed under jazz and free jazz. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Straight Swingin', Volume 1” (2000) to “Fallen Heroes” (2021).

Willie Jones III (born June 8, 1968, in Los Angeles, California) is a jazz drummer. He has played, toured, and recorded with Horace Silver, Roy Hargrove, Hank Jones, Cedar Walton, and Herbie Hancock. He played on Arturo Sandoval's Grammy-winning album Hot House (1998).

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Straight Swingin', Volume 1 2000

Volume III 2006

The Next Phase 2010

Groundwork 2016

Fallen Heroes 2021

Also plays on

Albums where Willie Jones, III is credited as a sideman

2007	Nightmoves — Kurt Elling	drums (drum set), percussion
2015	Love Looks Good on You — Russell Malone, Gerald Cannon, Willie Jones III	drums (drum set)
2016	All About Melody — Russell Malone	drums (drum set)
2017	Time for the Dancers — Russell Malone	drums (drum set)

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Willie Jones, III play?

Willie Jones, III is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Willie Jones, III born?

Willie Jones, III was born 8 June 1968 in Los Angeles.

What are Willie Jones, III's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Straight Swingin', Volume 1 (2000), Volume III (2006), The Next Phase (2010), Groundwork (2016) and Fallen Heroes (2021).

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