Desi Jones.
Drummer Desi Jones’ dedication to reside music will probably be honoured throughout Skool’s Out, a live performance scheduled for Johnny’s Place in Kingston on February 21, on the event of Jones’ 66th birthday.
It would characteristic established in addition to up-and-coming musicians, together with his son Joshua Jones, a bass guitarist.
Kerrian Henry of skooljamaica.com, organisers of the occasion, informed the Jamaica Observer, “We’re going with instrumentalists solely, as a result of these are the oldsters who made the soundscape of Jamaican music. We wish to develop that soundscape and show peak creativity and innovation.”
She continues: “All the firm and occasion is a tribute to Desi. Therefore, why we’re launching Skool’s Out in addition to our on-line programs on his birthday. We wish this occasion to be upful vibes, simply extra life and extra music.”
Heading the forged of musicians is keyboardist Chris McDonald, a detailed buddy of Desi Jones. They had been members of Skool, the band Desi Jones shaped in 1988.
Violinist Jheanelle “Yinga” Owens, guitarist Kenroy Mullings, drummer Makiri Whyte, and the High Brass Band may even carry out.
Desi Jones, the revered drummer, died from a coronary heart assault in Might final yr. He had a powerful profession, enjoying with the Sonny Bradshaw Band, Chalice, Jimmy Cliff, Monty Alexander, and Skool.
— Howard Campbell
