Jazz Greats: Jo Jones

Jo Jones (born Jonathan David Samuel Jones; October 7, 1911 – September 3, 1985) 

Bandleader, Pioneer Percussionist, Jazz Drummer, Jo Jones, did many first in Jazz Drumming. and influenced Max Roach and many others. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Caravan

Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jo_Jones

Background information
Birth name	Jonathan David Samuel Jones
Also known as	Papa Jo Jones Kansas City Jo Jones
Born	October 7, 1911 Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died	September 3, 1985 (aged 73) New York City, New York, U.S.
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Musician
Instruments	Drums
Associated acts	Count Basie