Philly Joe Jones

Philly Joe Jones was an American jazz drummer from Philadelphia who began his professional career in the 1940s and was associated primarily with bebop and hard bop. Noted for a crisp, propulsive ride-cymbal technique, intricate snare work and complex rhythmic phrasing, his playing helped shape modern jazz drumming through polyrhythmic accents, interactive small-group accompaniment and energetic soloing.

Releases

Kenny Drew Trio
Kenny Drew Trio
Blues for Dracula
Blues for Dracula
Drums Around the World: Philly Joe Jones Big Band Sounds
Drums Around the World: Philly Joe Jones Big Band Sounds
Philly Joe's BeatNo artwork
Philly Joe's Beat
Whistle Stop
Whistle Stop
Together!
Together!
The Two Sides of Jack Wilson
The Two Sides of Jack Wilson
Philly Joe Jones avec Jef Gilson et son ensemble
Philly Joe Jones avec Jef Gilson et son ensemble
Mo' Joe
Mo' Joe
Mean What You SayNo artwork
Mean What You Say
Crossings
Crossings
Philly MignonNo artwork
Philly Mignon
Advance!No artwork
Advance!
To Tadd With LoveNo artwork
To Tadd With Love
Four Seasons
Four Seasons
Showcase
Showcase
Quintessence
Quintessence
Loose Blues
Loose Blues
Drum SongsNo artwork
Drum Songs
Look, Stop, and ListenNo artwork
Look, Stop, and Listen

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