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Jack DeJohnette - Definition and Overview

Jack DeJohnette (born 1942) is a drummer and pianist, recognized as one of the foremost jazz musicians since the 1960's. Besides the drums he studied the piano. He first became known as a member of Charles Lloyd's band, a band that Keith Jarrett also was a part of at that time. During the 70's he played with Miles Davis and recorded many albums for ECM as both leader and sideman. Since the 80's, he has been a member of what has become known as Keith Jarrett's Standards Trio. He is a dazzling improvisor and a clear stylistic successor of the two greatest drummers of the 60's, Tony Williams and Elvin Jones. He successfully incorporates elements of free jazz while maintaining the deep groove of an R&B drummer.

Selected discography

Charles Lloyd

  • Forest Flower

Miles Davis

  • Live Evil

Gary Peacock

  • Tales Of Another

Kenny Wheeler

  • Gnu High

John Abercrombie

  • Timeless
  • Gateway
  • Gateway II
  • In The Moment
  • Homecoming

Lyle Mays

  • Fictionary

Pat Metheny

  • 80/81
  • Parallel Realities

Pat Metheny/Ornette Coleman

  • Song X

Keith Jarrett

  • Standards Vol. I and II
  • Standards Live
  • Still Live

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