Person · Male
Darius Jones
American saxophonist
- From
- Virginia Beach, United States
- Since
- 1978–present
- Releases
- 6
- jazz
About
Darius Jones (born May 3, 1978) is an American saxophonist, composer, and professor of African-American music.
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Jones has been recognized for work ranging from solo saxophone to chamber and vocal ensembles, with musical interests including Black music, avant garde music, and experimental music. His compositions and recordings have been included in best-of lists in publications including NPR Music, The Wire, and PopMatters, and his live performances have been acknowledged as among the year's best in The New York Times.
In 2024, Jones was announced as incoming Assistant Professor of Music at Wesleyan University.
Member of
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Darius Jones Quartet alto saxophone, eponymous
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Darius Jones Trio alto saxophone, eponymous
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William Parker Orchestra alto saxophone
Discography
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Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- b1ca9d32-5750-43e5-8d7e-7e477734969a
- ISNI
- 0000000384884490
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 11 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.