Elvin Jones’ Birthday – Sept 9th! Re-Exploring Elvin!
Originally Posted at Sept 14, 2014
Elvin Jones – Drums – September 9, 1927
Among the Jazz birthdays on September 9th was post-bop drummer Elvin Jones. Jones was born in 1927 and was best known for
his time with the John Coltrane Quartet. Jones was born in Pontiac, Michigan and was one of seven children of Henry and Olivia Jones. His family was very musical and his two older brothers Hank and Thad both became respected jazz musicians. Hank was a pianist and Thad played trumpet and coronet.
