Elvin Jones
- Type: Influential Sideman
- Country: United States
- Born: September 9, 1927 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States
- Died: May 18, 2004 in Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Biography
Elvin Jones was a revolutionary American jazz drummer whose explosive, polyrhythmic style redefined the instrument's role. As the rhythmic engine of the classic *John Coltrane* Quartet from 1960 to 1966, he was central to landmark albums like 'A Love Supreme' on the #Impulse!# label. Jones departed from traditional time-keeping, creating a conversational and powerful wave of sound that was a primary force in 1960s modal and avant-garde jazz. After Coltrane, he led influential groups, including the Elvin Jones Jazz Machine, and recorded extensively for labels like #Blue Note#, cementing his legacy as one of jazz's most influential drummers.
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Elvin Jones Discography
- Elvin! (1962) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Dear John C. (1965) - Album - rated 3.51/5
- And Then Again (1965) - Album - rated 3.62/5
- Midnight Walk (1967) - Album - rated 3.5/5
- The Ultimate Elvin Jones (1969) - Album - rated 3.76/5
- Poly-Currents (1970) - Album - rated 3.89/5
- Coalition (1971) - Album - rated 3.84/5
- Mr. Jones (1973) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- Time Capsule (1977) - Album - rated 3.53/5
- Remembrance (1978) - Album - rated 3.94/5
- Love & Peace (1982) - Album - rated 3.62/5
- The Complete Blue Note Elvin Jones Sessions (2000) - Compilation - rated 4.25/5