Jo Jones

Hard bop, Musical Artist

1911 – 1985

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Who was Jo Jones?

Jo Jones was an American jazz drummer.

Known as Papa Jo Jones in his later years, he was sometimes confused with another influential jazz drummer, Philly Joe Jones. The two died only a few days apart.

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Born
Oct 7, 1911
Chicago
Also known as
  • Jones, Jo
  • Jonathan David Samuel Jones
  • Papa Jo Jones
  • Jonathan Jones
  • The Memphis Naturals
  • Joe Jones
  • Papa Jo
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Lived in
  • Birmingham
Died
Sep 3, 1985
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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