Jo Jones
American jazz drummer (1911–1985)
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Summary
Jo Jones was born on October 7, 1911[1], in Chicago[2]. He died on September 3, 1985[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a jazz musician[5], musician[6], and composer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,192 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: October 11, 1911[9]
- Place of burial: Calverton National Cemetery[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[12]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[13]
- Member of: The Oscar Pettiford Quartet[14], Jazz Artists Guild[15]
- Sex or gender: male[16]
- Genre: jazz[17]
- Record label: ECM Records[18]
- Commons category: Jo Jones[19]
- Cause of death: pneumonia[20]
- Family name: Jones[21]
- Given name: Jo[22]
- Manner of death: natural causes[23]
- Instrument: drum kit[24]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[26]
- Name in native language: Jo Jones[27]
- Different from: Joe Jones[28]
Why It Matters
Jo Jones has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[29] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[30]
FAQs
Where was Jo Jones born?
Jo Jones was born in Chicago[2].
Where did Jo Jones die?
Jo Jones passed away in New York City[4].
What did Jo Jones do for work?
Jo Jones worked as a jazz musician[5], musician[6], and composer[7].
What awards did Jo Jones receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[13].