Philly Joe Jones

Not to be confused with Jo Jones.

Philly Joe Jones
Jones in 1960
Background information
Born
Joseph Rudolph Jones

(1923-07-15)July 15, 1923
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 30, 1985(1985-08-30) (aged 62)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
InstrumentDrums
Years active1940s–1985

Joseph Rudolph "Philly Joe" Jones (July 15, 1923 – August 30, 1985) was an American jazz drummer. He was noted for being able to adjust his style of playing to allow for any group or individual's needs.

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