Darryl Jones

Darryl Jones , also known as The Munch, is an American musician. Jones began his career in the music programs of the public school system in Chicago. He is known for his role as bassist for the Rolling Stones since Bill Wymans departure in 1993.

Jones was born in Chicago, Illinois. As a youth, his father, a drummer, supported his musical interests and began teaching his son to play the xylophone and drums. Darryl saw neighbor Angus Thomas play in an elementary school talent show and decided to switch to bass instead. Jones attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale. One musician with whom Jones first played in his studio sessions was the nephew of noted jazz musician Miles Davis, Vince Wilburn Jr. He told Jones that Davis was looking for a new bass player, and vouched for him. Jones called Davis, who gave him his first touring gig, and for some years he was mentored by Davis, having joined his band in 1983. As a young protg, Jones played bass guitar on the Miles Davis albums Decoy and Youre Under Arrest . Jones has worked with jazz recording artists who include Herbie Hancocks Headhunters, Mike Stern, John Scofield, and Steps Ahead, as well as touring pop and rock artists Madonna, Eric Clapton and Joan Armatrading. Jone

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