Elvin Jones
Born:
09/09/1927
City:
Pontiac
Region:
Michigan
Country:
USA
Died:
05/18/2004
Years Active:
1949-2004
Instruments:
Drums
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Elvin Ray Jones was an American jazz drummer of the post-bop era. After serving in the US Army from 1946 to 1949, Jones joined a Detroit houseband led by Billy Mitchell. He moved to New York in 1955 and worked as a sideman for Charles Mingus, Teddy Charles, Bud Powell and Miles Davis. From 1960 to 1966 he was a member of the John Coltrane Quartet. Elvin is the brother of Hank and Thad Jones.
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