Jo Jones

Summary

Jo Jones is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Chicago^[2]. He was born on October 7, 1911^[3]. He died in New York City^[4]. He died on September 3, 1985^[5]. He worked as a jazz musician^[6] and musician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Born in Chicago^[2], Jo Jones…
• Jo Jones passed away in New York City^[4].
• Jo Jones was born on October 7, 1911^[3].
• Jo Jones was born on October 11, 1911^[9].
• Jo Jones died on September 3, 1985^[5].
• Jo Jones is buried at Calverton National Cemetery^[10].
• Jo Jones held citizenship in United States^[11].
• Jo Jones is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[12].
• Jo Jones's professions included jazz musician^[6].
• Jo Jones worked as a musician^[7].
• Jo Jones received the NEA Jazz Masters^[13].
• Jo Jones was a member of The Oscar Pettiford Quartet^[14].
• Jo Jones was a member of Jazz Artists Guild^[15].
• Jo Jones is recorded as male^[16].
• Jo Jones's instance of is recorded as human^[17].
• Jo Jones's genre is jazz^[18].
• Jo Jones's record label is recorded as ECM Records^[19].
• Jo Jones's Commons category is recorded as Jo Jones^[20].
• The cause of death was pneumonia^[21].
• Jo Jones's family name is recorded as Jones^[22].
• Jo Jones's given name is recorded as Jo^[23].
• Jo Jones's manner of death is recorded as natural causes^[24].
• Jo Jones's instrument is recorded as drum kit^[25].
• Jo Jones's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians^[26].
• Jo Jones's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Jo Jones was born in Chicago^[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 7, 1911^[3] and October 11, 1911^[9]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group^[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jazz musician^[6] and musician^[7].

Recognition

Jo Jones received the NEA Jazz Masters^[13].

Death and Burial

Jo Jones died on September 3, 1985^[5]. He died in New York City^[4]. The cause of death was pneumonia^[21]. He is buried at Calverton National Cemetery^[10].

Why It Matters

Jo Jones ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (354 views/month, #7,068 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]

FAQs

Where was Jo Jones born?

Jo Jones was born in Chicago^[2].

Where did Jo Jones die?

Jo Jones passed away in New York City^[4].

What did Jo Jones do for work?

Jo Jones worked as jazz musician^[6] and musician^[7].

What awards did Jo Jones receive?

Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters^[13].