Elvin Jones
- January 10, 2024
- Drummer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Elvin Jones |
| Occupation | Drummer |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 9, 1927(1927-09-09) |
| Age | 97 |
| Date Of Death | May 18, 2004, Englewood, NJ |
| Birthplace | Pontiac |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Michigan |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Elvin Jones Biography
| Name | Elvin Jones |
| Birthday | Sep 9 |
| Birth Year | 1927 |
| Place Of Birth | Pontiac |
| Home Town | Michigan |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Spouse | Keiko Jones , Shirley Jones |
| Children(s) | Rose-Marie Rosie Jones, Elvin Nathan Jones |
Elvin Jones is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on September 9, 1927 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States. Post- bop jazz drummer who was a member of the John Coltrane Quartet.
He worked as a frontman for Charles Mingus.
He was married twice and had two children.
Elvin Jones Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Drummer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Elvin Jones is one of the richest Drummer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Elvin Jones 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He served in the US Army. His first professional gig was at Detroit’s Grand River Street club in 1949.
He was influenced by Louis Armstrong.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Elvin Jones Dating?
According to our records, Elvin Jones married to Keiko Jones , Shirley Jones. As of December 1, 2023, Elvin Jones’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Elvin Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Elvin Jones celebrates birthday on September 9 of every year.
Why did Elvin Jones leave Coltrane?
But in 1966, Jones left Coltrane’s group after Coltrane decided to add a second drummer , a decision Jones felt was inconsistent with his own musical direction. Coltrane died the next year. Jones went to Europe, played with Duke Ellington’s band for a couple of weeks and returned to the United States.
Did Elvin Jones ever play with Miles Davis?
He moved to New York in 1955, worked with Teddy Charles and the Bud Powell Trio, and recorded with Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins (the latter at his famous Village Vanguard session). After stints with J.J.
Why Elvin Jones is important?
Elvin Jones was a highly acclaimed American drummer and jazz musician. Many industry critics regard him as the most impactful drummer in jazz history, owing to his technique of combining a multilayered and rhythmic drum style as well as dynamic interplay that blended well with soloist artists.
Is Elvin Jones alive?
May 18, 2004
Who played trumpet for John Coltrane?
Freddie Hubbard : Virtuoso jazz trumpeter who played with John Coltrane, Art Blakey and Herbie Hancock during a 50-year career.