Elvin Jones passed away

Mark Loj · Post by **Mark Loj** » 5/19/2004, 5:35 am

http://jam.canoe.ca/JamMusic/may19_obit-ap.html

Long Jonny · Post by **Long Jonny** » 5/19/2004, 5:51 am

man, that's too bad.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 5/19/2004, 5:51 am

That's sad.

But wow, this man has left one hell of a legacy, and lived an amazing life. :nod:

egotist · Post by **egotist** » 5/19/2004, 7:02 am

Dear friends,

It's with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I inform you all that our beloved friend Elvin Jones passed away today, Tuesday, May 18th at 2:46 p.m. eastern time in New York. He was 76 years young. Please take a moment to pause and remember this very special person.

I do not have any information regarding a funeral service, and respectfully ask that you not call about it. Rest assured we will post whatever information is appropriate on our website, or Joe Testa (Yamaha) or I will communicate it via e-mail.

In the meantime, please pray that his journey be a safe and peaceful one. God Bless you, Elvin.

With thanks,
John

John P. DeChristopher
Director of Artist Relations & Event Marketing Worldwide
Avedis Zildjian Company-World Headquarters

Tattooed Angels · Post by **Tattooed Angels** » 5/19/2004, 1:09 pm

That is so sad. Now I really regret not seeing him when he played here last December.

I wonder if the club he played at here will have any kind of tribute for him. He played there every 3-4 months it seemed.

nikki4982 · Post by **nikki4982** » 5/19/2004, 2:09 pm

hpdfk · Post by **hpdfk** » 5/19/2004, 2:58 pm

He died on by birthday :cry:

AnnieDreams · Post by **AnnieDreams** » 5/19/2004, 4:42 pm

I thought they said he was recovering. . . :cry:

*runs and puts on Stealing Babies*

hpdfk · Post by **hpdfk** » 5/19/2004, 4:45 pm

And on the Pope's Birthday :cry:

closeyoureyes · Post by **closeyoureyes** » 5/19/2004, 6:08 pm

I cant use the computer for two days, and people are <i>dying!!<i> :cries: Poor Elvin.

Penguin Josh · Post by **Penguin Josh** » 5/19/2004, 7:13 pm

:tear:

I AM ME · Post by **I AM ME** » 5/19/2004, 9:53 pm

wow i wonder if Jer is going to post anything

hpdfk · Post by **hpdfk** » 6/4/2004, 10:30 pm

so Elvin did stuff on an early version of Waited as well.

*wonders what it sounded like*

Waiting to Exist · Post by **Waiting to Exist** » 6/4/2004, 10:34 pm

Indeed, this is most interesting.

nikki4982 · Post by **nikki4982** » 6/4/2004, 11:24 pm

I wanna hear.

Tattooed Angels · Post by **Tattooed Angels** » 6/5/2004, 3:07 pm

^^^I just had to post this photo again.^^^

RIP EJ- you will be missed. :cry:

I really wish I wasn't sick when Elvin played his last stint at the Blue Note in December.They actually had a very nice memorial Letter for him in their window. He was always playing there at least 2-3 times a year. Sometimes with Coco Taylor, sometimes with other Jazz artist and other times alone. All Iknow is the Jazz world lost another great .

I also noticed that I haven't seen anything in either the Daily News, NY Post, People, Entertainment Weekly-which I find somewhat odd. Especially since he was a New Yorker.

hpdfk · Post by **hpdfk** » 6/5/2004, 5:28 pm

OMG!

best photo ever :drool:

Waiting to Exist · Post by **Waiting to Exist** » 6/5/2004, 7:03 pm

Elvin Jones looks fun.

Axtech · Post by **Axtech** » 6/5/2004, 7:13 pm

That pic's great. You can tell that Jer's having the time of his life, in the type of elated bliss that only a fan meeting his/her idol can be in.

nikki4982 · Post by **nikki4982** » 6/5/2004, 11:48 pm