John Brown Jazz Orchestra Oct 23, 2009
Brown has performed with artists such as Wynton Marsalis, Ellis Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, Elvin Jones, Nnenna Freelon, Diahann Carroll, Rosemary Clooney, Nell Carter, Lou Donaldson, Slide Hampton, Nicholas Payton, Frank Foster, Cedar Walton, Fred Wesley and Mark Whitfield. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Loud and In Living Colour Sep 30, 2009
Black Rock Band Living Colour Releases New Album, The Chair in the Doorway. Wednesday, September 30, 2009. (Slate)
Bruce takes us all home safely, we hope Sep 26, 2009
Kamchak Probably Piano; McCoy Tyner Bass; Elvin Jones. Coltrane always had the best. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Rashied Ali, 76; drummer worked with John Coltrane Aug 16, 2009
When Coltrane decided to use two drummers at a performance at the Village Gate in November 1965, he chose Mr. Ali to back up drummer Elvin Jones. Mr. Ali recorded with both men on the 1965 album Meditations, and accompanied Coltrane alone on the duet album Interstellar Space, recorded shortly before Coltrane died of cancer in 1967. (Boston Globe)
13 of Johnny Mercer’s most memorable songs Jun 28, 2009
The propulsive rhythm section - Herbie Hancock on piano, Ron Carter on bass, Elvin Jones on drums - may be even better. SKYLARK, Cassandra Wilson ( New Moon Daughter, 1995). (Boston Globe)
30th Anniversary of the Detroit International Jazz Festival 2009 Edition of the Labor Day Weekend Classic to Celebrate Family Jazz Dynasties and the Detroit Jazz Legacy Apr 30, 2009
Topics will range from remembering Cannonball to discussing the genius of Elvin Jones, Eric Dolphy, Donald Byrd, and the special piano trademark of Detroit. The tent will also feature a gallery of historic festival photographs in honor of DJF's 30th anniversary. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Young Zildjians learn family business in Norwell Apr 28, 2009
Drum kits from Travis Barker, Ringo Starr, Louie Bellson, Elvin Jones, and Joey Kramer are on display in the front lobby, as are gongs signed by members of The Who and Fleetwood Mac. Walls are covered with framed photos of legendary drummers like Charlie Watts of the Rolling Stones. (Boston Globe)
Drum legend Louie Bellson dies at 84 Feb 17, 2009
In 1998, Bellson, along with Roy Haynes, Elvin Jones and Max Roach, was honored as one of four "Living Legends of Music" when he received the American Drummers Achievement Award from the Zildjian Company. His final recording, "Louie Expedition 2" with trumpeter Clark Terry was released last year. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
