Philly Joe Jones, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Philly Joe Jones

American jazz drummer

Date of Birth: 15-Jul-1923

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 30-Aug-1985

Profession: drummer, musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer


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About Philly Joe Jones

  • Joseph Rudolph "Philly Joe" Jones (July 15, 1923 – August 30, 1985) was an American jazz drummer, known as the drummer for the first "Great" Miles Davis Quintet.
  • He should not be confused with "Papa" Jo Jones, another drummer who had a long tenure with Count Basie.
  • The two men died only a few days apart.

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