David Jones (drummer)
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Born | c. 1958 guided meditation |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
David Jones (born c. 1958) is an Australian
His 2008 album, Colours of the Drum, was nominated for an
Early life
David Jones was born around 1958, the son of a policeman, and lived in the Melbourne suburb of Broadmeadows as a child. He started performing at the age of 10, putting speakers in front of the family home and charging local kids five cents to hear him play drums. When he was 11, he played at the Broadmeadows Town Hall for a dancing school, and by 14 he performed three nights a week at the Bridge Hotel in Richmond.[1]
Career
Jones has played and recorded with a large cross-section of bands, musicians and orchestras. Individual collaborations include with
He toured with John Farnham, and played drums in the orchestra for John Denver as well as doing a TV show with him. He toured Japan and developed a special affinity with the Orchestra Ensemble Kanazawa, where he had a piece written specially for him.[1][3]
From 1984, Jones integrated his
In 1991, then in
Jones' 2008 solo album Colours of the Drum was nominated for ARIA Award for Best World Music Album.[5]
In May 2011 he performed his first solo drum concert at a large venue, titled Energy Through Matter, at the Melbourne Recital Centre.[1]
Jones has continued to be called on to drum for the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra,
Teaching
From 1985 until 1992 Jones was head of the jazz drum department at the
Since 2013, Jones has been an
He started lecturing at the
Personal life
After leading quite a wild life until he was around 26, Jones discovered meditation. As of 2011[update], at the age of 52, Jones was living with his partner of 20 years, Carmen Warrington. They both meditated regularly, and lived a spiritual life.[1]
Recognition and awards
In 2006 the first of two
In 2010, Jones received the
Since 2013, Jones has been an
ARIA Music Awards
The
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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2008 | Colours of the Drum | ARIA Award for Best World Music Album | Nominated | [6] |
Discography
Title | Album details |
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Colours of the Drum |
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References
- ^ a b c d "Drummer taps into rhythm of tranquillity". The Age. 8 May 2011. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
At 52,...
- ^ Wright, Simon. "David Jones". Move Records. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "David Jones". Drumtek Store. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ "AtmaSphere". David Jones Drummer. 23 August 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2023.
- ^ Kroslakova, Katarina (19 October 2008), "Ruling classic", Sun Herald
- ^ ARIA Award previous winners. "ARIA Awards – Winners by Award – Best World Music Album". Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Retrieved 12 November 2018.
- ^ Shand, John (29 August 2008), "CD Reviews", Sydney Morning Herald