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 |
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Happy Birthday Jack!
9:30 PM, August 9th, 2017