Elvin Jones

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May 18th, 2004, 08:03 PM
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
May 18th, 2004, 08:13 PM
Derek DeFields

Horrible news. Thanks for letting us know.
May 18th, 2004, 08:14 PM
ashio nz

So sad, but what a legacy he left behind.

God be with his family.
May 18th, 2004, 08:57 PM
likedachuch

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May 18th, 2004, 09:08 PM
peter c

My heart cries out! [img]graemlins/cry.gif[/img]
May 18th, 2004, 09:12 PM
Randy walker

very sad, thanks for the news John
May 18th, 2004, 09:55 PM
benrand

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

RIP Elvin.
May 18th, 2004, 11:16 PM
Nikk

We lost yet another of the great ones.
May 18th, 2004, 11:37 PM
piccupstix

Rest In Peace, Elvin...and thank you so much.
May 19th, 2004, 12:01 AM
ashio nz

Is Elvin's website under construction? Only seems to be a homepage @ www.elvinjones.com.
May 19th, 2004, 02:49 AM
beat Hit

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May 19th, 2004, 05:26 AM
drum4fun

Mr. Jones' spirit will live on forever in his music. God bless Mr. Jones.
May 19th, 2004, 05:55 AM
Vdrummer

I'll never forget him or the way he affected me through his drumming.

Brad
May 19th, 2004, 09:43 AM
Dazzler

Terrible - his music will live on for ever. Thanks Elvin.
May 19th, 2004, 09:52 AM
funkydrummer

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May 19th, 2004, 12:16 PM
drumgod1

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May 19th, 2004, 01:28 PM
Pocketime

Into His care and grace. Peaceful rest, we will miss your smile your voice and your music. With all the love and respect rest in peace Mr. Jones. PT.
May 19th, 2004, 03:21 PM
hanayalator

Quote:

Rest In Peace, Elvin...and thank you so much.
May 19th, 2004, 04:44 PM
royerin

Very sad news indeed.
May 19th, 2004, 05:26 PM
numeroUnoHODfan

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May 19th, 2004, 07:22 PM
wolfgang.at

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May 19th, 2004, 07:26 PM
Gary Husband

Another great among greats we have lost.

We can never forget.

Here for all time.

Elvin Jones RIP

Thank YOU.

Gary Husband
May 19th, 2004, 09:09 PM
ptrack

[img]frown.gif[/img] .

Thanks for the info folks....
RIP
My favorite jazz drummer of all time.....
May 20th, 2004, 12:17 AM
FuseU1

Oh, Lord.

The news that i was afraid of.

I knew it was a mistake to not go & see you when you were here over a year+1/2 ago...it even felt wrong ATT, too, & I didn't go with my gut, & I know better...

I'll miss you Elvin, & am truly grateful. It is with a heavy heart & a tear in my eye & yet also great joy for you that i write these words. Ditto. You are in a much better place now. Godspeed, & thank you so very much.

Also, I would be remiss...condolences, prayers, & deepest regards extend out to Keiko & your family.
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[ May 21, 2004 02:22 PM: Message edited by: FuseU1 ]
May 20th, 2004, 12:50 AM
Lee Collins

Elvin Jones..one of steve gadds' biggest inspirations as far as I know.

R.I.P [img]frown.gif[/img]
May 20th, 2004, 01:35 AM
Kurt R

R.I.P.

http://drummerworld.com/drummers/Elvin_Jones.html

Just got w/ Harvey Mason and here's what he said..

Quote:

He was blessed and will alway be remembered for his aroistic gifts and contribution to jazz...that's a blessing....it was his time.....

-Harvey Mason



[ May 19, 2004 11:28 PM: Message edited by: Kurt R ]
May 20th, 2004, 03:21 AM
Dazzler

HERE is a nice biog of Elvin's life
May 20th, 2004, 03:22 AM
Klemme

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May 20th, 2004, 10:18 AM
Shawn40

Elvin is gone...
We're all sad but his legend and his huge heritage will be with us forever...
Peace to his soul, let's pray for him and his family.
May 20th, 2004, 12:16 PM
five eight

God bless you, Elvin. [img]graemlins/rainbow.gif[/img]

I'll miss your drumming. [img]graemlins/music.gif[/img]

And that huge Elvinish smile. [img]graemlins/sun.gif[/img]

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May 20th, 2004, 01:20 PM
Pocketime

I sent an email to our local NPR station here in Cleveland. The DJ is Dan Poletta. I asked him to consider doing a tribute to Elvin on one of his nightly jazz shows. He emailed me back about an hour later and last night he did an hour long tribute to the man his music and his life. Then I recieved an email from Bobby Jackson of NPR who is planning to do an extensive expose of Elvin in the very near future. Loads of thanks to both of these gentleman for the respect and admiration that have shown through their dedication to true music and true musicianship. Elvin lives on in the heart and minds of us all. PT.