Philly Joe Jones | |
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 Jones in 1960 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Joseph Rudolph Jones (1923-07-15)July 15, 1923 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 1985(1985-08-30) (aged 62) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1940s–1985 |
Joseph Rudolph "Philly Joe"Jones (July 15, 1923 – August 30, 1985)[1] was an Americanjazz drummer.[2] He was noted for being able to adjust his style of playing to allow for any group or individual's needs.[1]
As a child, Jones appeared as a featuredtap dancer onThe Kiddie Show on the Philadelphia radio stationWIP.[3] He was in theUS Army duringWorld War II.[3]
In 1947 he became the house drummer atCafé Society in New York City, where he played with the leadingbebop players of the day, includingTadd Dameron. From 1955 to 1958, Jones toured and recorded with theMiles Davis Quintet – a band that became known as "the Quintet" (along withRed Garland on piano,John Coltrane on sax, andPaul Chambers on bass).[4] Davis acknowledged that Jones was his favorite drummer,[4] and stated in his autobiography that he would always listen for Jones in other drummers.
From 1958, Jones worked as a leader, but continued to work as a sideman with other musicians, includingBill Evans andHank Mobley. Evans, like Davis, also openly stated that Jones was his all-time favorite drummer.
Between late 1967 and 1972 Jones lived inLondon andParis,[5] performing and recording with musicians includingArchie Shepp,Mal Waldron and Hank Mobley.[6] For two years (1967–1969) Jones taught at a specially organized school inHampstead, London, but was prevented from otherwise working in the UK by theMusicians' Union. His 1968 albumMo' Joe (also released asTrailways Express)[7] was recorded in London with local musicians (includingPeter King,Harold McNair,Chris Pyne,Kenny Wheeler and others).[8]
Jones toured with Bill Evans in 1976 and 1978, recorded forGalaxy in 1977–1979, and made studio and live recordings with Red Garland in 1977.[2] In 1981, Jones helped to found the groupDameronia, dedicated to the music of the composerTadd Dameron, and led it until Jones' death from a heart attack in 1985.[3]
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| Recording date | Title / Co-leader | Label | Year released | Notes |
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| 1958-09-17 | Blues for Dracula | Riverside | 1958 | Johnny Griffin on tenor sax |
| 1959-05-04, -11, -28 | Drums Around the World | Riverside | 1959 | Benny Golson on tenor sax |
| 1959-11-17, -18 | Showcase | Riverside | 1959 | Bill Barron on tenor sax |
| 1960-05-20 | Philly Joe's Beat | Atlantic | 1960 | Bill Barron on tenor sax |
| 1961-02-02 | Together! withElvin Jones | Atlantic | 1961 | Hank Mobley on tenor sax |
| 1968-10-01, -31 | Trailways Express also released asMo Joe andGone, Gone, Gone | Black Lion | 1971 | Harold McNair on tenor sax & flute |
| 1969-01-31, 1969-03-01 | Philly Joe Jones Avec Jef Gilson Et Son Ensemble with theJef Gilson Ensemble | Disques Vogue | 1969 | |
| 1969-07-18 | Round Midnight | Lotus | 1980 | Bent Jædig on tenor sax, Live |
| 1969-11-29, -30, 1969-12-01 | Archie Shepp & Philly Joe Jones withArchie Shepp | America | 1969 | Archie Shepp on tenor sax & piano |
| 1977-04-06, -07 | Mean What You Say | Sonet | 1977 | Charles Bowen on soprano & tenor saxes |
| 1977-11-29, -30, 1977-12-01 | Philly Mignon | Galaxy | 1978 | Dexter Gordon or Ira Sullivan on tenor sax |
| 1978-10-10 – -12 | Drum Song | Galaxy | 1985 | Harold Land & Charles Bowen on tenor sax |
| 1978-10-10 – -12 | Advance! | Galaxy | 1979 | Harold Land & Charles Bowen on tenor sax |
| 1981-06-19 | Filet de Sole | Marge | 1992 | Philly Joe Jones Octet |
| 1982-06-28 | To Tadd with Love | Uptown | 1982 | Philly Joe Jones Dameronia |
| 1983-07-11 | Look Stop Listen | Uptown | 1983 | Philly Joe Jones Dameronia featuringJohnny Griffin |
WithChet Baker
WithSonny Clark
WithMiles Davis
WithKenny Drew
WithBill Evans
WithArt Farmer
WithRed Garland
WithBenny Golson
WithDexter Gordon
WithErnie Henry
WithElmo Hope
WithFreddie Hubbard
WithBobby Hutcherson
WithDuke Jordan
WithAbbey Lincoln
WithHerbie Mann
WithHoward McGhee
WithBlue Mitchell
WithHank Mobley
WithSonny Rollins
WithArchie Shepp
WithClark Terry
With others
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