Jo Jones

About Jo Jones

Birth Day: October 7, 1911
Birth Place: Chicago, IL

Jo Jones

Jo Jones was born on October 7, 1911 in Chicago, IL. Known by the nickname Papa Jo Jones, he was a jazz drummer who collaborated with artists like Art Blakey and Sonny Stitt. He was a Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame inductee in 1974.
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As per our current Database, Jo Jones has been died on Sep 3, 1985 (age 73).

🎂 Jo Jones - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Jo Jones die, Jo Jones was 73 years old.

Popular As Jo Jones
Occupation Drummer
Age 73 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born October 7, 1911 (Chicago, IL)
Birthday October 7
Town/City Chicago, IL
Nationality IL

🌙 Zodiac

Jo Jones’s zodiac sign is Libra. According to astrologers, People born under the sign of Libra are peaceful, fair, and they hate being alone. Partnership is very important for them, as their mirror and someone giving them the ability to be the mirror themselves. These individuals are fascinated by balance and symmetry, they are in a constant chase for justice and equality, realizing through life that the only thing that should be truly important to themselves in their own inner core of personality. This is someone ready to do nearly anything to avoid conflict, keeping the peace whenever possible

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Jo Jones was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.

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About

Known by the nickname Papa Jo Jones, he was a jazz Drummer who collaborated with artists like Art Blakey and Sonny Stitt. He was a Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame inductee in 1974.

Before Fame

He worked as a carnival tap-dancer as a child.

Trivia

He revolutionized jazz drumming with his use of the hi-hat and drum brushes.

Family Life

He was married to Vivien Greene until her death.

Associated With

He was Ella Fitzgerald's Drummer for Ella at the Opera House in 1958.

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