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Born: July 15, 1923 in Philadelphia, PA
Years Active: 40 's, 50 's, 60 's, 70 's, 80 's
Died: August 30, 1985 in Philadelphia, PA
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
A fiery drummer and a masterful accompanist, Philly Joe Jones came to fame as a key member with the first classic Miles Davis Quintet. After serving in the Army, he moved to New York in 1947, became the house drummer at Cafe Society and played with a ...More >>

Discography: 1979 Advance! 1978 Drum Songs 1977 Philly Mignon 1977 Mean What You Say 1969 Round Midnight More >>

Member Of: Miles Davis Quintet More >> Similar Artists: Art Taylor Marvin "Smitty" Smith Jack DeJohnette Joe Chambers Mickey Roker More >>

Influenced By: Art Blakey Cozy Cole Max Roach Big Sid Catlett Kenny Clarke More >> Followers: Frank Butler Phil Wilson Roger Turner Jack DeJohnette Andrew Cyrille More >>

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