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Kevin Bujo Jones
Kevin Bujo Jones, percussionist and band leader, performed at the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe in Grosse Pointe Farms on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. He shared how street-style drumming shapes his playing and career.
From Englewood, New Jersey, Kevin Bujo Jones grew up surrounded by jazz, soul, gospel, and blues legends. Music and arts were a big part of his family life, with piano lessons as a must. Jones developed his percussion skills through what he calls the 'academy of the streets,' earning respect from greats like the Isley Brothers and Whitney Houston. Starting at age 10, local drummers influenced his hand drumming deeply, including Marvin “Bugalu” Smith and Babatunde Lea. At the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe, he showcased his percussion mastery and stories behind his lifetime of rhythmic exploration.
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