Exploring the Jazz of Post-Bop Drummer – Elvin Jones – Elvin!
Origianally Posted at FreeWheelin Jazz Safari – Sept 14, 2014 Among the Jazz birthdays on September 9th was post-bop drummer Elvin Jones. Jones was born in 1927 and was best known for his time with the John Coltrane Quartet.  Jones was born in Pontiac, Michigan and was one of  seven children of Henry and Olivia Jones. His family was very musical and his two older brothers Hank and Thad both became respected jazz musicians. Hank was a pianist and Thad played trumpet and coronet. After  serving in the Army from 1946-49, Elvin moved to New York to make his way…