Happy birthday! Jack DeJohnette turns 81 today
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Jack DeJohnette is celebrating his 81st birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed drummers of his generation.
Popular drummer-pianist Jack DeJohnette (Parallel Realities, Special Edition, Sorcery, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 81st birthday, he remains a man of many facets.
DeJohnette, a cultural icon
Born in Chicago on August 9, 1942, Jack DeJohnette's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. DeJohnette's not just a great drummer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Jack hasn't done.
And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Jack DeJohnette as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 81.
Happy Birthday, Jack, you're the best!
Jack DeJohnette career in pictures
- Parallel Realities (1990)
- Special Edition (1980)
- Deer Wan (1978)
- Tales of Another (1977)
- Gnu High (1976)
- Sorcery (1974)
- Forest Flower (1966)
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