Jo Jones
American jazz drummer (1911ā1985) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the fictional television character, see Jo Jones (Doctor Who).
Not to be confused with Philly Joe Jones.
Jonathan David Samuel Jones (October 7, 1911 ā September 3, 1985)[1] was an American jazz drummer. A band leader and pioneer in jazz percussion, Jones anchored the Count Basie Orchestra rhythm section from 1934 to 1948. He was sometimes known as Papa Jo Jones to distinguish him from younger drummer Philly Joe Jones.
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Birth name | Jonathan David Samuel Jones |
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Born | (1911-10-07)October 7, 1911 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
Died | September 3, 1985(1985-09-03) (aged 73) New York City, New York, U.S. |
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation(s) | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Drums |
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