Nick Daniels III, New Orleans funk dignitary and one-half of the two-bass duo in Dumpstaphunk, died Friday, April 26 following complications from recently being diagnosed with multiple myeloma cancer. He was 68. The loss comes on the second day of the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, as many descend upon New Orleans to celebrate the music that defined his storied life. Daniels is survived by his wife Marion Daniels, children, and grandchildren.

We at Grateful Web are deeply saddened to report the passing of Nick Daniels III, the extraordinary bassist and vocalist of the revered New Orleans-based funk ensemble, Dumpstaphunk. Nick has left us at the age of 68, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.