Jo Jones
American jazz drummer (1911–1985)
Jonathan David Samuel Jones was an American jazz drummer. A band leader and pioneer in jazz percussion, Jones anchored the Count Basie Orchestra rhythm section from 1934 to 1948. He was sometimes known as Papa Jo Jones to distinguish him from the younger drummer Philly Joe Jones.
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Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 3 films (1944) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 1 other record (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▼ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944 | JAMMIN THE BLUES | GJON MILI | 10 min | B&W | ||
| 1944 | Jammin' the blues | Warner Bros Pictures, Inc. presents ; produced by Gordon Hollingshed, directed by Gjon Mili. | 11 | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1944 | Jammin' the blues. | Gjon Mili | 375 | 16mm | B&W | sound |