Koko Jones and Soul Spirit at The Falcon

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In a career spanning four decades, first call percussionist, Koko Jones has performed and/or recorded with the most well known names in pop, R&B, jazz, house and African music. Her resume and discography includes Whitney Houston, The Isley Brothers, Carlos Santana, Angela Winbush, Raul Midon, Marcus Miller, Randy Weston, , Jose Feliciano, Buddy Miles, Clarence Burke, Louie Vega, Luisito Quintero, Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, DJ Kenny Dope, Archie Shepp, and Reggie Workman. Her two albums on Motema (released as Kevin Jones) – Tenth World (2005) and Tenth World Live! (2008) – drew major kudos from critics and audiences alike. Koko’s always uplifting performances have been praised as having a “genre-crossing platform, energy and relentless grooves” (All About Jazz); as being “a feast for the ears” (Global Rhythm magazine)....

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http://motema.com/artists/koko-jones

In a career spanning four decades, first call percussionist, Koko Jones has performed and/or recorded with the most well known names in pop, R&B, jazz, house and African music. Her resume and discography includes Whitney Houston, The Isley Brothers, Carlos Santana, Angela Winbush, Raul Midon, Marcus Miller, Randy Weston, , Jose Feliciano, Buddy Miles, Clarence Burke, Louie Vega, Luisito Quintero, Michelle Williams of Destiny’s Child, DJ Kenny Dope, Archie Shepp, and Reggie Workman. Her two albums on Motema (released as Kevin Jones) – Tenth World (2005) and Tenth World Live! (2008) – drew major kudos from critics and audiences alike. Koko’s always uplifting performances have been praised as having a “genre-crossing platform, energy and relentless grooves” (All About Jazz); as being “a feast for the ears” (Global Rhythm magazine).

With her new release, "Who’s That Lady", Koko brings the expert side artist and the charismatic bandleader, into perfect musical alignment. Koko calls on her early soul influences, creating a vocal driven album with a cast of players firmly rooted in jazz, crossover jazz and R&B. Together with her extended group, Koko delivers a dozen groove driven tracks that serve as powerful aural vignettes revealing the fascinating trajectory of her intersecting musical and personal life.

“a very special blend of Latin, soul, world, and jazz.” - Jazz Times

“At the ten minute mark, I swear you will feel the urge to rip off your shirt, throw yourself to the ground and writhe in the beauty of it all.” - Jazz.Com

Featuring:
Mike Hammond - Vocals
Derrick Dupree - Vocals & Percussion
Bernard Davis - Drums & Vocals
Mike "Moon" Reuben - Guitar
Charles Brown - Bass
Adam Klipple - Keyboards
Koko Jones - Percussion & Band Leader

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