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Last updated on December 22, 2024.

Jo Jones

Jonathan David Samuel Jones 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.

American - Musician | October 7, 1911 - September 3, 1985

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The hardest thing for a musician to learn is how to play WITH people. That's what made the Basie rhythm section. — © Jo Jones

The hardest thing for a musician to learn is how to play WITH people. That's what made the Basie rhythm section.

Jo Jones

Jo Jones

The drum is the heart of music. The saxophone can play and then rest, as can all of them except the drums; the drummer keeps going - he can't afford to stop.

Jo Jones

Jo Jones

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