Background
Jones, Elvin Ray was born on September 9, 1927 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States.
Jones, Elvin Ray was born on September 9, 1927 in Pontiac, Michigan, United States.
Drummer with Teddy Charles, Bud Powell Trio, Tyree Glenn, Harry "Sweets" Edison, Josip Juraj Johnson, 1956—1957, Donald Byrd, 1958. Member John Coltrane Quartet, 1960—1965. Recorded with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins.
Toured with Duke Ellington Orchestra. Formed Elvin Jones' Jazz Machine. Served United States Army, 1946-1949.
Married Keiko Jones; 2 children.