Philly Joe Jones facts for kids
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Philly Joe Jones
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Jones, c. 1970
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Rudolph Jones |
| Born | July 15, 1923 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | August 30, 1985 (aged 62) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Genres | Jazz, hard bop, bebop, cool jazz, modal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Associated acts | Miles Davis, Bill Evans, Hank Mobley |
Joseph Rudolph "Philly Joe" Jones (born July 15, 1923 – died August 30, 1985) was an amazing American jazz drummer. He was known for his powerful and creative drumming style. Many people consider him one of the most important drummers in jazz history.
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Philly Joe Jones: A Jazz Legend
Early Life and Musical Journey
When he was a kid, Philly Joe was a talented tap dancer. He even performed on a radio show in Philadelphia called The Kiddie Show. Later, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
In 1947, he became the main drummer at a famous club in New York City called Café Society. Here, he played with many top bebop musicians, like Tadd Dameron.
Playing with Miles Davis
From 1955 to 1958, Jones toured and recorded with the legendary Miles Davis Quintet. This band became super famous and included Red Garland on piano, John Coltrane on saxophone, and Paul Chambers on bass. Miles Davis himself said that Jones was his favorite drummer. He even mentioned in his autobiography that he would always listen for Jones's unique drumming style when hearing other drummers play.
After leaving the Miles Davis Quintet in 1958, Jones started leading his own bands. However, he also continued to play with other great musicians, including Bill Evans and Hank Mobley. Bill Evans, like Miles Davis, also said that Philly Joe Jones was his all-time favorite drummer.
Time in Europe
Between 1967 and 1972, Philly Joe Jones lived in London and Paris. During this time, he performed and recorded with many musicians, including Archie Shepp and Mal Waldron. For two years, from 1967 to 1969, Jones taught at a special music school in London. However, he was not allowed to perform much in the UK because of rules from the Musicians' Union. In 1968, he recorded an album called Mo' Joe (also known as Trailways Express) in London with local musicians.
Later Years and Legacy
Philly Joe Jones continued to play and record music in his later years. He toured with Bill Evans again in 1976 and 1978. He also recorded for Galaxy and worked with his old bandmate Red Garland.
In 1981, Jones helped start a group called Dameronia. This group was dedicated to playing the music of the composer Tadd Dameron, who was a big influence on bebop jazz. Philly Joe Jones led Dameronia until he passed away from a heart attack in 1985. His drumming style continues to inspire many musicians around the world.
Notable Collaborations
Philly Joe Jones played on many important jazz albums. Here are some of the famous artists he recorded with:
- Chet Baker
- Sonny Clark
- Miles Davis
- Bill Evans
- Art Farmer
- Red Garland
- Benny Golson
- Dexter Gordon
- Freddie Hubbard
- Abbey Lincoln
- Hank Mobley
- Sonny Rollins
- Archie Shepp
- Clark Terry
- John Coltrane
See also
In Spanish: Philly Joe Jones para niños
