Willie Jones III Quintet at Yukon Arts Centre

With an unparalleled style of rhythmic expression, drummer Willie Jones III is one of the world's leading jazz drummers. In addition to honoring his monumental influences - the late greats Philly Joe Jones, Art Blakey and Billy Higgins - Jones' bold articulation and constantly innovative sense of swing are results of his life-long musical experience.

Grammy award winning member of Arturo Sandoval’s band and long-time member of Roy Hargrove’s Quintet, Willie has recorded with a who’s who of jazz including the likes of Horace Silver, Kurt Elling, Sonny Rollins, Wynton Marsalis, Michael Brecker and Herbie Hancock....

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With an unparalleled style of rhythmic expression, drummer Willie Jones III is one of the world's leading jazz drummers. In addition to honoring his monumental influences - the late greats Philly Joe Jones, Art Blakey and Billy Higgins - Jones' bold articulation and constantly innovative sense of swing are results of his life-long musical experience.

Grammy award winning member of Arturo Sandoval’s band and long-time member of Roy Hargrove’s Quintet, Willie has recorded with a who’s who of jazz including the likes of Horace Silver, Kurt Elling, Sonny Rollins, Wynton Marsalis, Michael Brecker and Herbie Hancock.

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