Deceased
How Did Jo Jones Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 73Also known asJonathan Jones, Joe JonesGenderMaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn07/10/1911Born inChicago, Illinois, USADied03/09/1985Died inNew York CityCausepneumoniaWikidataQ125686 ↗Buried atCalverton National CemeteryTMDb#1125706 ↗
Jonathan David Samuel Jones 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.
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Importing filmography…
| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Le Grand ÉchiquierSeries | Self | 61 |
| 1943 | Stormy WeatherMovie | Drummer (uncredited) | 32 |
| 1938 | Policy ManMovie | Himself | 27 |