1911 - 1985
Jo Jones American Drummer
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Details
| First Name |
Jo
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| Last Name |
Jones
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| Alternative Name |
Papa Jo Jones, Kansas City Jo Jones
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| Birthday |
7th October, 1911
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| Birthplace |
Chicago, Illinois
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| Died |
3rd September, 1985
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| Place of Death |
New York City, New York, U.S.
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| Zodiac Sign |
Libra
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician
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| Occupation |
Drummer
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz
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| Music Genre |
Jazz
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| Music Style |
Swing, Mainstream Jazz
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| Music Mood |
Carefree, Amiable/Good-Natured, Joyous, Rollicking, Playful, Gritty
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| Instrument |
Drums
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| Instrument (text) |
Drums
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| Associated Acts |
Count Basie
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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.
