http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6110&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rssWhen Elvin Jones plays the drums, the world listens. His drumming is like a force of nature: thunderous, vital and devastatingly complex. Jones moved to New York in 1955, diving headlong into the whirlwind of Bop. In 1960, Jones began working with the great John Coltrane as a member of the legendary quartet that would last for five years and make some of the most powerful music in jazz history. With Coltrane, Jones explored the elasticity of his style -- the polyrhythms flew fast and furious, reflecting his West African influences. Jones could play gently as well, backing up mellifluous singer Johnny Hartman. Since leaving Coltrane, Jones has enjoyed a successful solo career, recording several excellent albums as a leader, featuring such notable sidemen as saxophonists George Coleman and Joshua Redman. Until his death in 2004, Jones played an Art Blakey-like role in jazz, acting as a mentor for younger musicians. - Noah EnelowPost Bopen720Tue, 5 Jan 2010 20:49:24 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.6110&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rss When Elvin Jones plays the drums, the world listens. His drumming is like a force of nature: thunderous, vital and devastatingly complex. Jones moved to New York in 1955, diving headlong into the whirlwind of Bop. In 1960, Jones began working with the great John Coltrane as a member of the legendary quartet that would last for five years and make some of the most powerful music in jazz history. With Coltrane, Jones explored the elasticity of his style -- the polyrhythms flew fast and furious, reflecting his West African influences. Jones could play gently as well, backing up mellifluous singer Johnny Hartman. Since leaving Coltrane, Jones has enjoyed a successful solo career, recording several excellent albums as a leader, featuring such notable sidemen as saxophonists George Coleman and Joshua Redman. Until his death in 2004, Jones played an Art Blakey-like role in jazz, acting as a mentor for younger musicians. - Noah Enelow http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.27482021&variant=play&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Sun, 3 Jan 2010 09:48:22 -0800 Playlists Featuring Elvin Jones on Rhapsody Online 27482021 ply.27482021 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.27482021&variant=play&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17006274&variant=play&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Sat, 17 Nov 2007 05:44:25 -0800 Playlists Featuring Elvin Jones on Rhapsody Online 17006274 ply.17006274 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.17006274&variant=play&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15502733&variant=play&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Wed, 2 Jul 2008 08:33:27 -0700 Playlists Featuring Elvin Jones on Rhapsody Online 15502733 ply.15502733 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.15502733&variant=play&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10677392&variant=play&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:59:57 -0700 Playlists Featuring Elvin Jones on Rhapsody Online 10677392 ply.10677392 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10677392&variant=play&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8593856&variant=play&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:38:04 -0800 Playlists Featuring Elvin Jones on Rhapsody Online 8593856 ply.8593856 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8593856&variant=play&rws=%2Felvin-jones%2Fplaylists.rss