Person · Male
Philly Joe Jones
US jazz drummer
- From
- Philadelphia, United States
- Active
- 1923–1985
- Rating
- ★ 5
- Releases
- 25
- hard bop
- jazz
- bebop
- post-bop
About
Joseph Rudolph "Philly Joe" Jones (July 15, 1923 – August 30, 1985) was an American jazz drummer. He performed with Miles Davis and Bill Evans and was noted for being able to adjust his style of playing to allow for any group or individual's needs. The "Philly" moniker referenced his hometown of Philadelphia and originated to avoid confusion with the older drummer Papa Jo Jones.
Member of
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Miles Davis Sextet membranophone
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Elmo Hope Sextet drums (drum set)
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Bill Evans Trio drums (drum set)
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Philly Joe Jones Quintet eponymous
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Philly Joe Jones Big Band Sounds drums (drum set)
Discography
Albums
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Kenny Drew Trio
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Blues for Dracula Apple Music
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Philly Joe's Beat Apple Music
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Showcase Apple Music
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Together!
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Whistle Stop
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The Two Sides of Jack Wilson
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Philly Joe Jones avec Jef Gilson et son ensemble
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Mo' Joe Apple Music
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Quintessence
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Mean What You Say
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Philly Mignon Apple Music
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Crossings
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Advance!
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To Tadd With Love
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Four Seasons
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Loose Blues
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Drum Songs
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Look, Stop, and Listen
Compilations
Links
Listen
Concerts
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 53717b9b-62ab-4d83-94dd-e559164e10dc
- ISNI
- 0000000073600753
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 8 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.