The GLEANER: KINGSTON, Jamaica, By Yasmine Peru – Veteran drummer, Desi Jones, has died. He was 65. His wife confirmed to The Gleaner that Jones passed away this evening after being found unresponsive at home. He was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead. An emotional Mrs Jones was unable to give any further details. Jones, who played at the Herbie Miller-curated weekly jazz at F&B Downtown last night, was reported to be in good spirits at the Friday event and showed no signs of illness.