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Jack DeJohnette Biography
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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