Jo Jones
Drummer

Jo Jones Net Worth

Jo Jones was an influential jazz drummer born in Chicago, IL on October 7, 1911. He was known as Papa Jo Jones and was renowned for his collaborations with artists such as Art Blakey and Sonny Stitt. His contributions to jazz were recognized in 1974 when he was inducted into the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day October 7, 1911
Birth Place Chicago, IL
Age 109 YEARS OLD
Died On Sep 3, 1985 (age 73)
Birth Sign Libra

💰 Net worth: $10 million (2024)

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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