Jo Jones

Oyuncu · 73 yaşında vefat etti · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Jonathan David Samuel Jones (October 7, 1911 – September 3, 1985) 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. Born in Chicago, Illinois, United States, Jones moved to Alabama, where he learned to play several instruments, including saxophone, piano, and drums.

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1. Stormy Weather (1943)
2. Love Crimes (1992)
3. Jazz on a Summer's Day (1960)
4. Jammin' the Blues (1944)
5. Born to Swing (1972)
6. Policy Man (1938)
7. The Sound of Jazz (1957)
8. Jazz Is Our Religion (1972)