KGGV Exclusive Interview - with Harold Jones (Drummer to the Stars - Baise & Bennett)
Keeping the Rhythm: A Conversation with Jazz Drumming Legend Harold Jones
Few drummers can claim a career as rich and influential as Harold Jones. From swinging with the Count Basie Orchestra to spending over three decades keeping time for Tony Bennett, his touch, feel, and impeccable groove have made him one of jazz’s most respected musicians. As he prepares for his upcoming performance at Marin Jazz, Harold joins us for an insightful conversation about his journey, the legends he’s played with, and the importance of preserving jazz for future generations.
Listen on….as we dive into the rhythm of Harold’s incredible career and his thoughts on the past, present, and future of jazz.
Harold Jones and his Big Bossmen Swing Big Band with special guest singing sensation Jackie Ryan.
Harold Jones brings a 17-piece Swing Big Band, so get ready to dance, swing and sing your way through the afternoon. Harold Jones has played with nearly all of the great jazz singers, including ten years each with Sarah Vaughan, Tony Bennett, and Natalie Cole; five years with Ella Fitzgerald, and stints with Carmen McRae, Sammy Davis Jr., and Nancy Wilson.
Special guest Jackie Ryan "is one of the outstanding jazz vocalists of her generation...She is the thoroughbred vocal equivalent of The Triple Crown, rivaling the dexterous sass of Sarah Vaughan, the instinctive smarts of Carmen McRae and the scintillating verve of Diana Krall." - Christopher Loudon, "Jazz Times".
Marin Jazz offers a full bar, ample free parking, and the perfect romantic day for this Valentine' weekend.