Jack De Johnette, musician. Recipient numerous awards including Grand Prix Du Disque, Academy Jazz, Paris, 1978, Best Jazz Album of the Year (Album Album), Downbeat Reader's Poll awards, 1985, 1989; named Most Influential Musician on His Instrument for the 70's Musician Magazine, 1980, named Best Drummer, Downbeat Reader's Poll, 1984; National Education Association fellow, 1978; CAPS composers grantee, 1980.
Background
Johnette, Jack De was born on August 9, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Jack and Eva Jeanette (Wood) DeJohnette.
Education
Student, Wilson Junior College, Chicago, 1959-1960.
Achievements
Connections
Married Lydia Ann Herman, August 4, 1968. Children: Farah, Minya Erica.
Recipient numerous awards including Grand Prix Du Disque, Academy Jazz, Paris, 1978, Best Jazz Album of the Year (Album Album), Downbeat Reader's Poll awards, 1985, 1989. Named Most Influential Musician on His Instrument for the 70's Musician Magazine, 1980, named Best Drummer, Downbeat Reader's Poll, 1984. National Education Association fellow, 1978.
CAPS composers grantee, 1980.
Recipient numerous awards including Grand Prix Du Disque, Academy Jazz, Paris, 1978, Best Jazz Album of the Year (Album Album), Downbeat Reader's Poll awards, 1985, 1989. Named Most Influential Musician on His Instrument for the 70's Musician Magazine, 1980, named Best Drummer, Downbeat Reader's Poll, 1984. National Education Association fellow, 1978.