Willie Jones III

• DIGIPACK EDITION

Through Fallen Heroes, Jones celebrates his personal history with his musical heroes and the impact of each. “This new album is inspired by and dedicated to these soldiers of the music,” said Jones. “My father played with Ndugu, who became one of my earliest influences as a drummer, and I had the great fortune to work with Jimmy, Larry, and Roy, right up to the end of their lives.”

To document this celebration of music and spirit, Jones convened long-time colleagues who shared the stage with many of these masters alongside Jones throughout the years: trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, saxophonists Justin Robinson and Sherman Irby, trombonist Steve Davis, pianist George Cables, bassist Gerald Cannon, vocalist Renee Neufville; as well as emerging pianist Isaiah J. Thompson.

Collectively, the personnel on Fallen Heroes represents the continuum of jazz, and dedication to uphold the legacies of several acclaimed icons .

PERSONNEL:

• Willie Jones III - drums
• Jeremy Pelt - trumpet
• Sherman Irby - alto saxophone (2,3 & 6)
• George Cables - piano
• Gerald Cannon - bass
• Steve Davis - trombone
• Justin Robinson - alto saxophone
• Isaiah Thompson - piano (4,8 & 9)
• Renee Neufville - vocals

TRACKS:

• 01 Something for Ndugu
• 02 Fallen Hero
• 03 C.T.A.
• 04 Trust
• 05 Truthful Blues
• 06 Annika’s Lullaby
• 07 To Wisdom, the Prize
• 08 I’ve Just Seen Her
• 09 Jackin’ for Changes