Michael Steinman's heartfelt, thought-provoking and accurately descriptive writing on Papa Jo Jones, and specially the last picture he included, showing the poignant moment when Max Roach passes by and respectfully stares at Jo’s coffin, reminded me of a youtube video I had seen several months ago.
On it, Max Roach plays his own hommage to Jo Jones' habilities with the hi-hat. At the end, Papa Jo comes in the stage just to receive a standing ovation.
IT DON’T MEAN A THING IF YOU AIN’T GOT A PIN
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Cue the band. Now, some enticing visual evidence! and and (shirt not
included) a ceremonial object to be released on June 6 to celebrate her
Verve recordin...
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