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Also known as Papa Jo Jones, Jonathan Jones

American jazz drummer (1911–1985)

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Jo Jones (October 7, 1911 – September 3, 1985) 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. Born Jonathan David Samuel Jones in Chicago, Illinois, he moved to Alabama where he learned to play several instruments, including saxophone, piano, and drums. He worked as a drummer and tap-dancer at carnival shows until joining Walter Page's band, the Blue

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
human
Given name
Jo
Family name
Jones
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Chicago
Place of death
New York City
Occupation
musician
Languages spoken
English language
Genre
jazz
Instrument
drum kit
Record label
ECM Records
Image
Jo Jones.jpg
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date of birth
1911-10-11
date of death
1985-09-03
cause of death
pneumonia
manner of death
natural causes
name in native language
Jo Jones
ethnic group
African Americans
Commons category
Jo Jones
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