Rusty Jones, RIP

[Larry Kart]

This from Neil Tesser: "The veteran Chicago drummer Rusty Jones passed away Wednesday evening, having collapsed the day before. He was 73. I have no further details at this time."

Veteran of many groups, he spent much time with George Shearing and pianist-vocalist Judy Roberts; he was an excellent player and a wonderful soulful human being, with a great wry sense of humor. His uncle was bandleader-composer Isham Jones.
 

[jazztrain]

45 minutes ago, Larry Kart said:

This from Neil Tesser: "The veteran Chicago drummer Rusty Jones passed away Wednesday evening, having collapsed the day before. He was 73. I have no further details at this time."

Veteran of many groups, he spent much time with George Shearing and pianist-vocalist Judy Roberts; he was an excellent player and a wonderful soulful human being, with a great wry sense of humor. His uncle was bandleader-composer Isham Jones.
 

Sorry to hear.  I think Isham Jones was his great uncle. 

[Larry Kart]

6 minutes ago, jazztrain said:

Sorry to hear.  I think Isham Jones was his great uncle. 

You're right, great uncle.

Interview with Rusty: 
http://www.chicagojazz.com/magazine/feature-interview-rusty-jones-290.html

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[Chuck Nessa]

I searched and could not find it. Rusty was the first musician I met in Iowa City when I started my freshman year - 1962. He introduced me to "all the guys" and was a good friend. We watched/helped each other through some stressful personal times over the next 4 years. He was a prince. As life moved on we were only in touch sporadically after that. Ann and I were pleased to meet his wife a few years ago. I am sure he was loved by many.