Olu Dara

Olu Dara
Birth nameCharles Jones III
Born (1941-01-12) January 12, 1941 (age 83)
Louisville, Mississippi, U.S.
OriginNatchez, Mississippi, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, cornet, trumpet, harmonica, drums, percussion
Years active1964–present
LabelsAtlantic Records

Olu Dara Jones (born Charles Jones III; January 12, 1941) is an American cornetist, guitarist, and singer. He is the father of rapper Nas.