Jack Dejohnette

Drummer

Birthday August 9, 1942

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Chicago, IL

Age 82 years old

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About

Jazz fusion drummer who has worked with Miles Davis and who had a solo career as a bandleader.

Before Fame

He started playing piano when he was four years old, which led him to discover the drums. One of his first big gigs was in the early 1960s.

Trivia

He was nominated for a Grammy Award in 2008.

Family Life

His uncle Roy inspired him to pursue a career in music.

Associated With

He has performed with John Coltrane.