Darryl Jones – The Group Field
– Rolling Stones bassist world premieres his first band at Epicurus
Darryl Jones Takes Center Stage with The Group Field at Epicurus.
After decades on the world’s biggest stages with Miles Davis, Sting, Madonna, and the Rolling Stones, bassist Darryl Jones steps boldly into the spotlight as bandleader of The Group Field. This powerhouse new project showcases Jones’s original compositions alongside daring reinterpretations of music from the iconic artists he has collaborated with.
For this residency at Epicurus, Jones anchors the rhythm section with jazz titan Jeff “Tain” Watts on drums and guitar visionary Jean-Paul Bourelly (Miles Davis), and welcomes a rotating roster of electrifying guests — including fellow Rolling Stones bandmates saxophonist Tim Ries and vocalist Bernard Fowler, trumpeter Wallace Roney Jr., and pianists and keyboardists Robert Irving III (Miles Davis), Niels Lan Doky, and James Francies (The Roots) — further expanding the group’s dynamic sound. Jones also reveals a compelling new dimension to his artistry, stepping to the microphone on select songs throughout the run.
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Darryl Jones
– From Chicago Roots to Rock Royalty
Darryl Jones is an acclaimed bassist from Chicago whose career spans jazz, rock, and beyond. A protégé of Miles Davis in the 1980s, he toured and recorded on albums including Decoy and You’re Under Arrest. He went on to work with Sting on The Dream of the Blue Turtles and toured with artists such as Peter Gabriel, Eric Clapton, Madonna, and Herbie Hancock. Since 1993, Jones has been the bassist for The Rolling Stones, performing on albums, tours, and films.
A champion of music education, Jones founded Jones Musical Instruments to support public school programs. His diverse artistry extends to film scoring, acting studies, and voiceover work. Combining deep musical insight with restless creativity, Jones continues to collaborate with an eclectic mix of artists while evolving his own sound as a composer and bandleader.
“Darryl is one of the best bass players in the world”