Jo Jones

Jo Jones

Jonathan David Samuel Jones (October 7, 1911 – September 3, 1985) 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.

Birth and Death Data: Born October 7, 1911 (Chicago), Died September 3, 1985 (New York City)

Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1937 - 1956

Roles Represented in DAHR: drums

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Recordings (Results 126-127 of 127 records)

Company	Matrix No.	Size	First Recording Date	Title	Primary Performer	Description	Role	Audio
Signature	T-19003	12-in.	12/21/1943	I got rhythm	Dicky Wells Orchestra		instrumentalist, drums
Signature	T-19004	12-in.	12/21/1943	I'm fer it too	Dicky Wells Orchestra		instrumentalist, drums

(Results 126-127 of 127 records)

Citation

Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Jones, Jo," accessed November 24, 2024, https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/324009.

Jones, Jo. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved November 24, 2024, from https://adpprod2.library.ucsb.edu/names/324009.

"Jones, Jo." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 24 November 2024.