Elvin Jones

Summary

Elvin Jones is a human^[1]. He was born in Pontiac^[2]. He was born on September 9, 1927^[3]. He passed away in Englewood^[4]. He died on May 18, 2004^[5]. He worked as a jazz drummer^[6] and recording artist^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (986 views/month, #6,965 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Elvin Jones was born in Pontiac^[2].
• Elvin Jones died in Englewood^[4].
• Elvin Jones was born on September 9, 1927^[3].
• Elvin Jones died on May 18, 2004^[5].
• Elvin Jones was married to Keiko Jones^[9].
• Elvin Jones held citizenship in United States^[10].
• Elvin Jones is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[11].
• Elvin Jones's professions included jazz drummer^[6].
• Elvin Jones's professions included recording artist^[7].
• Elvin Jones received the NEA Jazz Masters^[12].
• Elvin Jones was a member of The Jones Brothers^[13].
• Elvin Jones was a member of John Coltrane Quartet^[14].
• Elvin Jones was a member of John Coltrane Quintet^[15].
• Elvin Jones is recorded as male^[16].
• Elvin Jones's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Elvin Jones's genre is jazz^[18].
• Elvin Jones's genre is post-bop^[19].
• Elvin Jones's record label is recorded as Blue Note^[20].
• Elvin Jones's record label is recorded as Enja Records^[21].
• Elvin Jones's discography is recorded as Elvin Jones discography^[22].
• Elvin Jones's Commons category is recorded as Elvin Jones^[23].
• The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[24].
• Elvin Jones's family name is recorded as Jones^[25].
• Elvin Jones's given name is recorded as Elvin^[26].
• Elvin Jones's given name is recorded as Ray^[27].

Product Details

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• Type: Person^[28]

• Country: US^[29]

• Began / founded: 1927-09-09^[30]

• Ended / dissolved: 2004-05-18^[31]

• Genre(s): avant-garde jazz, hard bop, jazz, jazz fusion, post-bop^[32]

• Community tags: 2008 universal fire victim, avant-garde jazz, chamber jazz, hard bop, jazz, jazz fusion, post-bop^[33]

• MusicBrainz ID: d5ac66e4-ea5d-4ebb-9e0d-bed4063208e7^[34]

Body

Origins and Family

Elvin Jones's place of birth was Pontiac^[2]. He was born on September 9, 1927^[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[11].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz drummer^[6] and recording artist^[7].

Recognition

Elvin Jones received the NEA Jazz Masters^[12].

Personal Life

Among Elvin Jones's spouses was Keiko Jones^[9].

Death and Burial

Elvin Jones died on May 18, 2004^[5]. He died in Englewood^[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction^[24].

Why It Matters

Elvin Jones ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (986 views/month, #6,965 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

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^[9].

What did Elvin Jones do for work?

Elvin Jones worked as jazz drummer^[6] and recording artist^[7].

What awards did Elvin Jones receive?

Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters^[12].