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1. Jo Jones (October 7, 1911 – September 3, 1985) (later known as Papa Jo Jones) was an American drummer, one of the most influential in the history of jazz. (Web site)
2. Papa Jo Jones is on drums, Oscar Pettiford on bass and Art Tatum is on piano. (Web site)

Joe Morris

1. The late '40s saw Griffin honking his share of R&B with Joe Morris up to 1950, alongside the band of Jo Jones in 1950, and with Arnett Cobb in 1951. (Web site)

Lucky

1. When I was 16, I was also lucky enough to see a Max Roach solo set at Newport, featuring "Mr. Hi Hat", his tribute to Jo Jones. (Web site)

Years

1. In later years he was known as "Papa" Jo Jones, and thought of as a wise if brutally frank elder statesman. (Web site)

Art Tatum

1. He also had been mentored by Jo Jones and Art Tatum.

Bands

1. He was also an accomplished bandleader, showcasing such talent in his bands as Charlie Parker and Jo Jones, among others. (Web site)

Tony Williams

1. Max [Roach] always said that he learned so much from Jo Jones, and then after Max, here comes Tony Williams. (Web site)

Papa Jo Jones

1. I was lucky enough to get a copy of the 1973 book and CD by Papa Jo Jones called The Drums.
2. Manne's utilitarian drumming contains elements from stylists ranging from Dave Tough, to Papa Jo Jones, to Kenny Clarke. (Web site)
3. During those young years, Carter's major influences were Tony Williams, Papa Jo Jones, and of course, Buddy Rich. (Web site)

Basie

1. A quick audition and Green had the job, forming a classic rhythm section with Basie, Walter Page, and Jo Jones.

Jazz Drumming

1. Jo Jones helped transform the art of jazz drumming.

Oscar Pettiford

1. He played with Oscar Pettiford in 1944 and stood in for Jo Jones occasionally in Count Basie 's orchestra.

Playing

1. He expressed great admiration for, and was influenced by, the playing of Chick Webb, Gene Krupa, Dave Tough, and Jo Jones, among others.

Philly Joe Jones

1. His main influence was Philly Joe Jones and he was mentored by Papa Jo Jones.

Drummer

1. Eventually, a Federal Bureau of Investigations agent served induction notices on Jo Jones, the drummer, and Young at the Plantation Hotel in Los Angeles. (Web site)

Drumming

1. Jo Jones pioneered a new innovation in drumming with his signature use of the hi-hat for timekeeping rather than the traditional bass drum. (Web site)

Drummers

1. Among drummers he has cited as being influential, aside from Blackwell and Rudolph, are Philly Joe Jones and Jo Jones. (Web site)
2. Whether they know it or not, drummers today really owe a big debt to Roy Haynes and he owed a big debt to Kenny Clarke and Papa Jo Jones. (Web site)

Lester Young

1. Lester Young was gone by the end of 1940, though he returned in 1943 and 1944, the year the draft finally caught up with Young and drummer Jo Jones.

Count Basie Orchestra

1. He took the name "Philly" to distinguish himself from Jo Jones, the legendary drummer from the Count Basie Orchestra. (Web site)
2. The name "Philly Joe" was used to avoid confusion with Jo Jones, the drummer from the Count Basie Orchestra, who became known as "Papa Jo Jones".

Drums

1. Jo Jones shifted the timekeeping role of the drums from the bass drum to the hi-hat cymbal, greatly influencing all swing and bop drummers.
2. With Jo Jones on drums and Lester Young playing tenor saxophone, it set a standard for swinging to which most other bands could only aspire.
3. My main influences are Gene Krupa (the man had a lot of rhythm and an amazing touch on drums), Papa Jo Jones, Chick Webb, and, of course Baby Dodds.

Freddie Green

1. The original band had played host to some of the most legendary names in jazz: Lester Young, Harry Edison, Walter Page, Freddie Green, and Jo Jones.

Cymbal

1. Early career In 1937 Parker played at a concert that included Jo Jones on drums, who tossed a cymbal at Parker's feet in impatience with his playing. (Web site)

Basie Band

1. Army induction and its effects In September 1944, Young and Jo Jones were in Los Angeles with the Basie Band when they were inducted into the U.S. Army.
2. The Basie band was famous for its rhythm section, composed of guitarist Freddie Green, bass player Walter Page, drummer Jo Jones, and pianist Basie. (Web site)
3. Because I was with Pres, and because he and Papa Jo Jones were so close in the Basie band, I played all of Papa Jo's old licks.

Count Basie Band

1. In many ways, his playing presaged the wind-blown efforts of Jo Jones with the Count Basie band just a few years later.
2. For example, Jo Jones, drummer and an integral part of the Count Basie band for many years, has called Evans the greatest musician he ever played with. (Web site)

Jo Jones

1. Accompanied by Don Abney (piano); Jo Jones (drums) Herb Ellis (guitar) and her ex-husband, Ray Brown (bass), this set was originally broadcast on television.
2. Was with the Basie Band 50 years where he was part of the "All-American Rhythm Section" with Basie on piano, Jo Jones on drums, and Walter Page on bass.
3. By this time the classic rhythm section - Freddie Green (guitar), Walter Page (bass) and Jo Jones (drums) - had been established.

Categories

1. Count Basie Band
2. Cymbal
3. Impatience
4. Jazz > Big Bands > Count Basie > Freddie Green
5. Culture > Arts > Music > Drums
6. Books about "Jo Jones" in Amazon.com
   

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