Rainbow Soul

Host Deardra Shuler talks with jazz drummer Willie Jones III who will be appearing at Jazz at Lincoln Center's Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola on Thurs. June 13 - Sunday, 6/16. Two shows: 7:30 and 9:30 pm. Willie Jones III, earned street cred backing up the heaviest of jazz hitters including Milt Jackson, Herbie Hancock and Roy Hargrove. He remains one of today’s most sought after drummers.  For his four night engagement at Dizzy’s, Jones has assembled a top notch soulful band featuring the finest musicians in modern jazz:  Eric Reed (piano), Warren Wolf (vibes), Jeremy Pelt (trumpet), Stacy Dillard (reeds), and Dezron Douglas (bass).  The collective will perform with the deep-grooving swing that defines Jones’ repertoire.   Born in Los Angeles, California, Jones’ earliest exposure to music was through his father, Willie Jones II, an accomplished and notable jazz pianist.  Jones co-founded jazz band Black Note. He is featured on Sandoval’s GRAMMY award winning release Hot House (N2K).  He joined Roy Hargrove’s Quint