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Jo Jones
Jonathan David Samuel Jones is an American jazz drummer. As a conductor and pioneer of jazz percussion, Jones maintained the rhythm part of the Basie Countess from 1934 to 1948. He is sometimes referred to as Papa Jo Jones to distinguish him from the hand.
Birth nameJonathan David Samuel Jones
Also known asPapa Jo Jones, Kansas City Jo Jones
BornOctober 7, 1911, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 3, 1985, New York City, New York, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDrums
Associated actsCount Basie

About Jo Jones

Drummer Jo Jones was born in Chicago, Illinois, United States on October 7, 1911. He dies at the age of 73, on September 3, 1985.

Known by the nickname Papa Drummer Jo Jones, he was a jazz drummer who collaborated with artists like Drummer Art Blakey and Saxophonist Sonny Stitt. In 1974, he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.

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Jo Jones before becoming famous

Jo Jones was born in the Zodiac sign Libra (The Scales), and 1911 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Pig (豬).

As a kid, he worked as a carnival tap dancer.

Achievement of Jo Jones

With his usage of the hi-hat and drum brushes, he revolutionized jazz drumming.

Jo Jones's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

Novelist Vivien Greene was his wife till her death.

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In 1958, he was Jazz Singer Ella Fitzgerald's drummer at the Opera House.

Jo Jones Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Jo Jones updated on March 21 2023.