Rico attended Denver School of the Arts. In High School he was a part of the Telluride Jazz Festival all Star ensemble for five consecutive years. He took part in the 2015 Grammy Band Jazz session workshop in L.A. In 2016 he was chosen take part in the prestigious Jazz Band of America. Rico Received a full ride to Manhattan School of Music in 2016 for his undergrad degree. He has Collaborated with notable artists such as Ari Hoenig, Lage Lund, Dave Kikoski, Colin Stranahan, Alex Claffy, Rich Perry, Rick Rosato, Adam Larson, Chad Lefkowitz-Brown, Steven Feifke, Brad Goode, Greg Gisbert, Gabriel Mervine, and Art Lande.
Rico has performed with artists such as Candido, Joe Lovano, Greg Osby, Johnathan Kreisberg, Matt Chohesy, Benny Benack III, Bobby Sanabria, Javon Jackson, Donald Harrison, Howard Levy, Jeff Coffin, Ernie Watts, Hubert Laws, Gabriel Mervine, Terrell Stafford and, Earl Klugh.
Rico Jones lives in New York City where he pursues a professional career in music. Rico has also recently released his first album The Search: Live at Dazzle under the Synergy Music record label through the pathways to jazz grant.
