Jo Jones | |
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 Jones, c. 1938 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Jonathan David Samuel Jones |
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| Born | October 7, 1911 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 3, 1985 (aged 73) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
Jonathan David Samuel Jones (October 7, 1911 – 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.
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (1992). The Guinness Who's Who of Jazz (First ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 232. ISBN 0-85112-580-8.