Elvin Jones

[John P. DeChristopher]

Dear friends,

It's with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I inform you all that our beloved friend Elvin Jones passed away today, Tuesday, May 18th at 2:46 p.m. eastern time in New York. He was 76 years young. Please take a moment to pause and remember this very special person.

I do not have any information regarding a funeral service, and respectfully ask that you not call about it. Rest assured we will post whatever information is appropriate on our website, or Joe Testa (Yamaha) or I will communicate it via e-mail.

In the meantime, please pray that his journey be a safe and peaceful one. God Bless you, Elvin.

With thanks,

John P. DeChristopher
Director of Artist Relations & Event Marketing Worldwide
Avedis Zildjian Company-World Headquarters

[Derek DeFields]

Horrible news. Thanks for letting us know.

[ashio nz]

So sad, but what a legacy he left behind.

God be with his family.

[likedachuch]

...........

[peter c]

My heart cries out! [img]graemlins/cry.gif[/img]

[Randy walker]

very sad, thanks for the news John

[benrand]

This is terrible news...the vibration of his ride will carry on...

RIP Elvin.

[Nikk]

We lost yet another of the great ones.

[piccupstix]

Rest In Peace, Elvin...and thank you so much.

[ashio nz]

Is Elvin's website under construction? Only seems to be a homepage @ www.elvinjones.com.