Jo Jones

On The Web

SWING UNIVERSITY: WINTER 2010, ADULT EDUCATION

5:18 PM — Nov 19 —
Source: eJazzNews.com

Jazz at Lincoln Center's Swing University offers a deeper understanding and appreciation of jazz through adult education classes for everyone from novice to aficionado. Read More

An Old Blueprint Made New

3:28 AM — Nov 11 —
Source: East Bay Express - Emeryville CA

Seventy-five-year-old drummer Donald "Duck" Bailey has an anomalous presence on the artist roster at Talking House Records, which otherwise includes prominent indie bands like Loquat and the Lovemakers. Read More

Listening, Party For Two: Billie Holiday With Lester Young

6:44 PM — Nov 04 —
Source: NPR

My boss readily admits that she doesn't know a whole lot about jazz. Read More

FOURTH SERIES OF AWARD-WINNING JAZZ ICONS DVDS RELEASED!

10:06 AM — Oct 31 —
Source: eJazzNews.com

Productions and Naxos of America, Inc. are proud to announce the October 27, 2009 release of the next seven titles in the illustrious DVD series featuring performances by Coleman Hawkins, Jimmy Smith, Woody Herman, Art Farmer, Erroll Garner, Anita O'Day, and Art Blakey. Read More

CTA to rock and roll Plymouth

9:34 AM — Oct 03 —
Source: Wicked Local Plymouth - Plymouth MA

Born in 1948 in Chicago's Little Italy, Danny Seraphine didn't make a lasting impression on the high school he rarely attended, but went on to attend DePaul University and study under drummer greats Bob Tillis, Chuck Flores and Papa Jo Jones. Read More

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Jo Jones

Biography

Jo Jones shifted the timekeeping role of the drums from the bass drum to the hi-hat cymbal, greatly influencing all swing and ... Read the full Jo Jones bio.

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