clifford_thornton Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 Wasn’t expecting this unfortunate news. One of the absolute greats. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/oct/27/jack-dejohnette-versatile-jazz-drummer-miles-davis-fusion-dies-aged-83 Quote
John L Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 This one really hurts. Jack Dejohnette was not only one of the greatest and most original drummers. He was a titan of jazz music in every aspect. Irreplaceable! 1 minute ago, JSngry said: Irreplaceable We posted at exactly the same time with exactly the same thought! Quote
T.D. Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 +1 to all sentiments. Too sad to say anything else. Quote
Jason Bivins Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 My favorite drummer. RIP, sir. And thank you for all the beauty and joy. Quote
ghost of miles Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 Terrible news for the beginning of the week. I'd only recently pulled out the ECM Special Edition set for a re-listen. Quote
randyhersom Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 Got to see him at Big Ears with the second generation of Coltrane and Garrison. I have known and respected his name for almost 50 years. Quote
Kevin Bresnahan Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 This is a bummer. Such a great player. Subtlety at its finest. Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 Absolutely one of the greats. 83 is too young — or at least a little younger than need be. RIP. Quote
Milestones Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 I thought he would live forever. Jack was on so many great records with so many great artists. I liked a lot of his leader work, especially in the 70s and 80s. A giant and legend. R.I.P. Quote
Milestones Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 Now playing "After the Rain" with just Jack (on piano) and Bill Frisell. It's great to hear some of those piano performances, especially on this beautiful tune. Jack is really front and center, with Frisell providing very soft and subtle background. Quote
GregK Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 oh no, this is terrible news! I only got to see him once, with the Keith Jarrett and Gary Peacock trio. I remember how loud and powerful he sounded at times, but never overwhelming the piano. Quote
GA Russell Posted October 27 Report Posted October 27 RIP Jack DeJohnette! I met him in 1970 when he was with the Lost Quintet. Quote
BFrank Posted October 28 Report Posted October 28 Very sad, for sure. And one of my favorites. He performed in so many different settings and formats, he was hard to categorize. Which made him that much more special. Quote
BFrank Posted October 28 Report Posted October 28 Nice to have these 4 albums together in one set. Not the original artwork, obviously. Quote
Milestones Posted October 28 Report Posted October 28 Special Edition and Album Album, in particular, are excellent records. Quote
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