About Willie Jones
Lived 1929 – 1993 (aged 63). Willie Jones was an American drummer, music educator, jazz musician and musician.
William Jones Jr. (October 20, 1929 – April 1991) was a jazz drummer. He is known for playing and recording with Thelonious Monk, Lester Young, Elmo Hope, and Charles Mingus. He played and recorded with pianist Thelonious Monk in 1953, and for Randy Weston's The Modern Art of Jazz by Randy Weston in the following year. After this, nothing is known about Jones, and his date of death was taken from social security records.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willie Jones?
American drummer and music educator (1929–1993)
When was Willie Jones born?
Willie Jones was born on 20 October 1929 in New York City.
When did Willie Jones die?
Willie Jones died on 9 April 1993 in New York City.
What was Willie Jones's occupation?
Willie Jones was a drummer, music educator, jazz musician and musician.
What nationality was Willie Jones?
Willie Jones was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Willie Jones (drummer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Willie Jones. https://biography.guide/willie-jones-drummer/
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