JO JONES

Jo Jones
Jo Jones
Gender: Male
Known for: Acting
Birthday: October 7, 1911
Deathday: September 3, 1985
Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Biography

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.

Filmography

Starring

Self - on Drums
Drummer (uncredited)
Himself