Elvin Jones
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Summary
Elvin Jones was born on September 9, 1927[1], in Pontiac[2]. He died on May 18, 2004[3], in Englewood[4]. He worked as a jazz drummer[5] and recording artist[6]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,786 views/month, #6,965 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Spouse: Keiko Jones[8]
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[10]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[11]
- Member of: The Jones Brothers[12], John Coltrane Quartet[13], John Coltrane Quintet[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: jazz[16], post-bop[17]
- Record label: Blue Note[18], Enja Records[19]
- Discography: Elvin Jones discography[20]
- Commons category: Elvin Jones[21]
- Cause of death: myocardial infarction[22]
- Family name: Jones[23]
- Given name: Elvin[24], Ray[25]
- Official website: http://www.elvinjones.com/[26]
- Topic's main category: Category:Elvin Jones[27]
- Commons gallery: Elvin Jones[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Instrument: drum kit[30]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Birth name: Elvin Ray Jones[33]
- Name in native language: Elvin Jones[34]
- Start of work period: 1948[35]
- End of work period: 2004[36]
- Sibling: Thad Jones[37], Hank Jones[38]
Product Details
The following facts are restated verbatim from public-domain and CC0 open-data sources — every line is independently verifiable against the named source's catalog.
MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[39]
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Country: US[40]
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Began / founded: 1927-09-09[41]
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Ended / dissolved: 2004-05-18[42]
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Genre(s): avant-garde jazz, hard bop, jazz, jazz fusion, post-bop[43]
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Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, avant-garde jazz, chamber jazz, hard bop, jazz, jazz fusion, post-bop[44]
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MusicBrainz ID: d5ac66e4-ea5d-4ebb-9e0d-bed4063208e7[45]
Why It Matters
Elvin Jones has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[47]
FAQs
Where was Elvin Jones born?
Elvin Jones was born in Pontiac[2].
Where did Elvin Jones die?
Elvin Jones passed away in Englewood[4].
Who was Elvin Jones married to?
Elvin Jones's spouses include Keiko Jones[8].
What did Elvin Jones do for work?
Elvin Jones worked as a jazz drummer[5] and recording artist[6].
What awards did Elvin Jones receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[11].