Darius Jones (saxophonist)
Darius Jones | |
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| Born | May 3, 1978 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, avant-garde jazz, New Music, experimental |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, Alto saxophonist |
| Instrument | Alto saxophone |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Website | dariusjonesmusic |
Darius Jones (born May 3, 1978) is an American saxophonist, composer, and professor of African-American music.
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.