Remembering the great drummer #JoJones on his birthday (Oct 7, 1911 – Sept 3, 1985). A band leader and pioneer in jazz percussion, Jones anchored The Legendary Count Basie Orchestra rhythm section from 1934 to 1948. He was sometimes known as Papa Jo Jones to distinguish him from younger drummer Philly Joe Jones. Jo Jones, Basie, guitarist Freddie Green and bassist Walter Page were sometimes billed as an "All-American Rhythm section," an ideal team. He was one of the first drummers to promote the