Jo Jones

American jazz drummer (1911–1985)

Born: 7 October 1911
Chicago
Died: 3 September 1985
New York City
Country: United States
Record labels: ECM Records
Discography: 12 albums

Biography

Jo Jones was a jazz musician who played drum kit. Jo Jones was born on 7 October 1911 in Chicago and died on 3 September 1985 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: ECM Records. The discography here lists 12 albums, from “The Jo Jones Special” (1955) to “Caravan” (2019). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters.

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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Jo Jones Special 1955

Jo Jones Trio 1959

Percussion and Bass 1960

Vamp 'til Ready 1960

Jo Jones 1977

Our Man, Papa Jo! 1977

The Main Man 1977

Jo Jones Trio 1989

The Main Man 1995

Jo Jones Special Septet 2010

The Drums 2017

Caravan 2019

Also plays on

Albums where Jo Jones is credited as a sideman

1957	The Beat of My Heart — Tony Bennett	drums (drum set)
1959	Back to Back: Duke Ellington and Johnny Hodges Play the Blues — Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges	drums (drum set)
1959	Side by Side — Duke Ellington & Johnny Hodges	drums (drum set)
2017	Blues In Orbit + The Cosmic Scene — Duke Ellington–	drums (drum set)

Awards

NEA Jazz Masters

Historic 78 rpm records

Make No Mistake Wild Bill Davis and his Real Gone Organ · Johnny Collins · Jo Jones… archive.org ↗
6 CATS AND A PRINCE KANSAS CITY SEVEN · Buck Clayton · "Prince Charming" · Lester Young… · 1944 archive.org ↗
6 CATS AND A PRINCE KANSAS CITY SEVEN · Buck Clayton · "Prince Charming" · Lester Young… · 1944 archive.org ↗
LESTER LEAPS AGAIN KANSAS CITY FIVE · LESTER YOUNG · "Prince Charming" · Lester Young ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
6 CATS AND A PRINCE KANSAS CITY SEVEN · Buck Clayton · "Prince Charming" · Lester Young… · 1944 archive.org ↗
DESTINATION K. C. KANSAS CITY SEVEN · Buck Clayton · "Prince Charming" · Lester Young… · 1944 archive.org ↗
LESTER LEAPS AGAIN KANSAS CITY FIVE · LESTER YOUNG · "Prince Charming" · Lester Young ·… · 1944 archive.org ↗
DESTINATION K. C. KANSAS CITY SEVEN · Buck Clayton · "Prince Charming" · Lester Young… · 1944 archive.org ↗

Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Jo Jones play?

Jo Jones is known for playing drum kit.

When and where was Jo Jones born?

Jo Jones was born 7 October 1911 in Chicago.

What are Jo Jones's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include The Jo Jones Special (1955), Jo Jones Trio (1959), Percussion and Bass (1960), Vamp 'til Ready (1960) and Jo Jones (1977).

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