Jones, Jo, 1911-1985
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1911-10-07 - 1985-09-03
Biography
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.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Jones, Jo, Undated
Item
Identifier: 2014.066.1.13
Scope and Contents
Facial photo of Jo Jones with handwritten instructions and markup for reproduction written in red pebn.
Dates:
Undated
Young, "Prez" et al, 1956
Item
Identifier: 2014.066.1.23
Scope and Contents
Master take audio recording of an original session featuring the jazz greats of "Prez" Young (tenor), Roy Eldridge (trumpet), Vic Dickinson (trombone), Teddy Wilson (piano), Gene Ramey (bass), and Jo Jones (drums).
Dates:
1956