Jack DeJohnette
Jack DeJohnette (born August 9, 1942) is an American jazz drummer, pianist, and composer.
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| Born | August 9, 1942 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | Jazz, jazz fusion, new-age |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Drums, piano, percussion, melodica |
| Years active | 1961–present |
| Labels | Milestone, Prestige, ECM, MCA, Blue Note, Columbia |
| Website | Official website |
Known for his extensive work as leader and sideman for musicians including Charles Lloyd, Freddie Hubbard, Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, John Abercrombie, Alice Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, Michael Brecker, Pat Metheny, Herbie Hancock and John Scofield, DeJohnette was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2007. He has won two Grammy Awards and been nominated for five others.
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