Elvin Jones
Elvin Ray Jones (September 9, 1927 – May 18, 2004) was an American jazz drummer of the post-bop era. He showed an interest in drums at a young age, watching the circus bands march by his family's home in Pontiac, Michigan.
He served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1949 and subsequently played in a Detroit houseband led by Billy Mitchell. He moved to New York in 1955 and worked as a sideman for Charles Mingus, Teddy Charles, Bud Powell and Miles Davis.
From 1960 to 1966 he was a member of the John Coltrane quartet (along with Jimmy Garrison on bass and McCoy Tyner on piano), a celebrated recording phase, appearing on such albums as A Love Supreme. Following his work with Coltrane, Jones led several small groups, some under the name The Elvin Jones Jazz Machine. His brothers Hank Jones and Thad Jones were also jazz musicians with whom he recorded. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 1995.
Biography
Early life
Elvin Jones was born in Pontiac, Michigan to parents Henry and Olivia Jones, who had moved to Michigan from Vicksburg, Mississippi. His brothers, Hank Jones and Thad Jones, both became important jazz musicians. By age two he said he knew he held a fascination for drums. He would watch the circus marching band parades go by his home as a boy, particularly fascinated by the drummers. Following his early passion, Elvin joined his high school's black marching band, where he developed his foundation in rudiments. Jones began service in the United States Army in 1946. He was discharged in 1949, and returned home penniless. Jones said he borrowed thirty-five dollars from his sister when he got back to buy his first drumset.
Podcasts:
Elvin Jones
ALBUMS
- Elvin! released: 2007
- Very Rare released: 2006
- Brother John released: 2003
- The Complete Blue Note Elvin Jones Sessions released: 2000
- At This Point in Time released: 1998
- On the Mountain released: 1994
- It Don't Mean a Thing released: 1993
- The Big Beat released: 1991
- Live at the Village Vanguard released: 1990
- Earth Jones released: 1982
- Love & Peace released: 1982
- Hollow Out released: 1977
- Summit Meeting released: 1977
- Time Capsule released: 1977
- Puttin' It Together released: 1977
- The Main Force released: 1976
- New Agenda released: 1975
- Mr. Jones released: 1973
- Heavy Sounds released: 1968
- Midnight Walk released: 1967
- Rip, Rig & Panic released: 1965
- Dear John C. released: 1965
- Power Trio released:
- Youngblood released:
- Momentum Space released:
Born: 1927-09-09
Died: 2004-05-18
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The Jones'
by: WarrantLet's go sell the radio.
Let's go sell the new t.v.
Let's go sell the stereo
Get enough for you and me.
You gotta jones so heavy when it hits this hard,
It's like a baseball bat to the head.
It's a never ending race.
Why don't we keep our own pace.
Maybe someday I'll get through to you.
Keepin' up with the Jones'.
Keep it up till the day you die,
You can go ahead and try.
Keepin' up with the Jones'.
You never get enough cause it's all you ever do.
Why don't you let the Jones' keep up with you.
Let's go steal the VCR.
Let's go steal a brand new car.
Let's go steal the satellite.
Let's all go get high tonight.
We got little black cases that we hide in places,
That they never seem to find 'till we're dead.
It's a never ending race.
Why don't we keep our own pace.
Maybe someday I'll get through to you.
Keepin' up with the Jones'.
Keep it up till the day you die,
You can go ahead and try.
Keepin' up with the Jones'.
Never get enough cause it's all you ever do.
Why don't you let the Jones' keep up with you.
Youuuuuuu. Yeah, Yeah
It's a never ending race.
Why don't you keep your own pace.
Maybe someday I'll get through to you.
Keepin' up with the Jones'
Keep it till the day you die.
You can go ahead and try.
Keepin' up with the Jones'.
Never get enough cause it's all you ever do.
Why don't you let the Jones' keep up with you.
Keep it up till the day you die.
You can go ahead and try.
Keepin' up with the Jones'.
Never get enough cause it's all you ever do.