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Daru Jones

Rusic Records

Daru Jones

About

Paiste Artist Since
March 2012

Nationality
United States

Main Affiliation
Rusic Records

Other Affiliations
Jack White
DMD the Vibes
Pete Rock
Th1rt3en

Website
www.rusicrecords.com

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„I've been able to expand my sound experimenting with the different Paiste Cymbal families. Such an honor to collaborate and help develop my own line that's hip with portability.“

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Biography

Daru Jones is one of the most respected drummers of his generation. The 2X Grammy-winning musician is known for his work on Lazaretto (Jack White) and Testimony (Gloria Gaynor), and his list of collaborators includes Bootsy Collins, Kanye West, Pete Rock, Rag 'n' Bone Man, Slum Village, Jamie Lidell, Talib Kweli, Dwight Yoakam, Nas, Pee Wee Ellis, Lorenzo Jovanotti, Queen Latifah, Black Milk, Salaam Remi, Pharoahe Monch, Liam Bailey, Rance Allen, Black Violin, Ski Beatz & The Sensei's and Jon B. (Partial List) Jones is also a sought-after producer and boutique label owner who develops talents and releases music through his imprint, RUSIC RECORDS. More recently Jones formed a supergroup with legendary Living Colour bassist Doug Wimbish and guitar wunderkind Marcus Machado, DMD The Vibes. In 2018, Jones teamed up with hip-hop producer, Pete Rock and serves as music director for his new live band, The Soul Brothers. Jones also recently joined forces with Pharoahe Monch to co-found the rock-hop trio Th1rt3en.

Setup Cymbals

PST X DJ's 45 Ride
  • Details

    Sizes: 12"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Bright, warm, crisp. Narrow range, clean mix. Light feel. Crisp, bell-like stick sound. Dry, full, warm, distinct bell. Snappy edge accents. Unique, minimalistic ride for articulate playing.

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PST X DJ's 45 Crash
  • Details

    Sizes: 12"
    Volume: Soft
    Weight: Light

    Sound character: Exotic, warm, trashy. Medium wide range, complex mix. Quick response with short decay. Soft feel. Fast, explosive cymbal with dirty fizz for short, quick accents. Also well suited as exotic effect cymbal in larger setups.

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PST X DJ's 45 Hats
  • Details

    Sizes: 12"
    Volume: Medium
    Weight: Medium

    Sound character: Warm, defined with strong presence. Fairly narrow range, complex mix. Balanced feel, very responsive. Distinct, dry stick sound. Muted, trashy, hissing open sound. Crisp, dry, clapping chick. Lively, dynamic hi-hat that also works well as an auxiliary hi-hat.

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