BAAS Entertainment Podcast

Episode 116. Join host Troy Saunders as he converses with songwriter, producer, and one of the premier flutists around, the incomparable "Ambassador of Instrumental Soul" Darryl Evan Jones.

In the tradition of pioneering contemporary jazz greats like Tim Weisberg and Hubert Laws, Darryl Evan Jones, long known by his fans and peers as “The Fluteman” brings the unique instrument's classic vibe and rich melodic and harmonic possibilities to a new generation.

Darryl Evan Jones' journey has brought him to performances stages like The Cannon Center in Memphis, Philadelphia's Mandell Theater, and the Capital Jazz Fest.  He's also been the opening act for artists like Jeff Lorber, Kem, Boney James, and has shared the stage with Marion Meadows.

The musical style of Darryl Evan Jones is truly original, combining the genres of jazz, classical, and gospel music. He calls his style instrumental soul. Darryl insists that he's a soul singer who can't sing, but expresses his emotions through the flute. He's also the winner of the "Solo Instrumental" category in the (International) 2024 Made In New York Jazz Competition, representing the United States.

Since the release of his “Relentless” album, Darryl has made quite a stir with this memorable project. Darryl Evan Jones unfolds the diversity of the flute as only a master of this instrument can do, a valuable asset to those who love this instrument and all other contemporary jazz fans.

"On The Run," the first radio single from the "Resilient" album, has already made waves by making its mark on the Radio Wave Groove Jazz and SJ Network Charts. The release of the second radio single, "Road Trip," combined with the release of "Resilient," is sure to cement Darryl Evan Jones as a bonified force in contemporary jazz.

In this episode, Troy and Darryl converse on a myriad of topics, from Darryl's humble beginnings growing up in the South Bronx, New York City, to his move to the southern portion of the U.S. They dive into Darryl's outlook on the pluses and minuses of the transition. This made for a very interesting conversation.

Darryl has been playing the flute since that age of 8, but not until slightly before 2005 has he pursued it as a career, really kicking it into high gear within the last ten years. Find out what his other career is and what life-changing events helped him in making that decision. They discussed how and why he started to play the flute and how he cultivated his distinctive sound.

Throughout the conversation, Troy plays some of Darryl's unforgettable music, as the man himself gives the audience the backdrop on each song. Some of the songs featured in this podcast  are "Dream," "Unstoppable," "It's Alive," "Resilient," and "Road Trip".

Tune in and be uplifted by the music and the conversation between two fun-loving and spirited individuals. You would swear they have known each other for years!

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