Jack DeJohnette was born 75 years ago today on August 9, 1942. We play some of the great music he has created over his career so far!
We start with Jack's first recording as a leader playing...melodica. Then we round out the set with three renditions of Jack's composition Ahmad The Terrible from 1984, 1985 and 1987. |
Equipoise Jack DeJohnette - The DeJohnette Complex - Milestone |
Ahmad the Terrible Jack DeJohnette - The Jack DeJohnette Piano Album - Landmark |
Ahmad the Terrible Jack DeJohnette - Album Album - ECM |
Ahmad the Terrible Michel Portal - Men's Land - Label Bleu |
Two versions of Jack's composition Bayou Fever by his band New Directions |
Bayou Fever Jack DeJohnette New Directions - New Directions - ECM |
Bayou Fever Jack DeJohnette New Directions - In Europe - ECM |
Two examples of his band Special Edition |
journey to the Twin Planet Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition - Special Edition - ECM |
Riff Raff Jack DeJohnette's Special Edition - Tin Can Alley - ECM |
Two examples of Jack's work with guitarist John Abercrombie |
Jamala Abercrombie, DeJohnette, Holland - Gateway - ECM |
Remembering John Abercrombie - Timeless - ECM |
Jack as the go-to drummer for session work... |
3/4 In The Afternoon Kenny Wheeler - Deer Wan - ECM |
Melting Bill Connors - Of Mist And Melting - ECM |
Jack as leader on one of his 90's recordings... |
Welcome Blessing Jack DeJohnette - Oneness - ECM |
Happy Birthday Jack!
9:30 PM, August 9th, 2017