Philly Joe Jones

Philly Joe Jones

Joseph Rudolph (Philly Joe) Jones (July 15, 1923 – August 30, 1985) was a Philadelphia-born American jazz drummer, known as the drummer for the Miles Davis Quintet.

Philly Joe Jones was often confused with another influential jazz drummer, Jo Jones. The two died only a few days apart from each other.

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