Daru Jones: In The Pocket, Crafting An Identity | Flow State with Harry Mack #8

In this episode of Flow State, Harry welcomes two-time Grammy winner Daru Jones to the podcast. Best known for his genre-bending drumming and unique drum setup, Daru has performed, recorded, and toured with legendary musicians including Jack White, Pete Rock, Gloria Gaynor, Slum Village, Talib Kweli, Black Milk, and more. Daru tells stories about coming up in gospel music and discovering jazz and hip-hop through drumming. They discuss creating your own style in music, forging a path that transcends genre, and becoming anointed by the flow state. Bookended by studio jam sessions, this episode of Flow State is not to be missed.

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Daru Jones with Jack White - Ball and Biscuit/Don’t Hurt Yourself/Jesus Is Coming Soon (Live on SNL)
   • Jack White - Ball and Biscuit/Don’t Hurt Y...  

Daru Jones with Jack White - Lazaretto (Live on SNL)
   • Jack White - Lazaretto (Live on SNL)  

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0:00:00 Intro Jam Session
0:03:31 Harry Introduces Daru Jones
0:08:53 Daru’s Origins with the Drums
0:12:59 Musical Memory
0:15:39 First Listening to Hip-Hop
0:21:29 Touring with Slum Village and the J Dilla influence
0:31:15 Playing Different Styles of Music
0:35:20 Daru’s Drum Setup
0:45:47 Flow State and Being Anointed
0:52:53 When Harry and Daru First Met
0:56:48 Closing Jam Session