Elvin Jones date of birth:

September 9, 1927

How old was Elvin Jones when died?

76

When did Elvin Jones die?

May 18, 2004

What is Elvin Jones's occupation?

Musician, bandleader

What genre is Elvin Jones's work?

Modal jazz, Avant-garde jazz, Hard bop, Mainstream jazz, Post-bop, avant-garde jazz, hard bop, mainstream jazz, post-bop

What instruments does Elvin Jones play?

Drums, percussion

Short Biography

Elvin Ray Jones (September 9, 1927 – May 18, 2004) was an American jazz drummer of the post-bop era. He showed an interest in drums at a young age, watching the circus bands march by his family's home in Pontiac, Michigan.