Jack De Johnette RIP

[clifford_thornton]

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

[HutchFan]

Oh no!  Terrible news!

 

R.I.P.

 

[Hardbopjazz]

RIP, Jack

[gvopedz]

RIP

[JSngry]

Irreplaceable 

[John L]

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!

[T.D.]

+1 to all sentiments. Too sad to say anything else.

[mikeweil]

Totally unexpected. R.I.P.

[optatio]

Too sad ... R.I.P.

[chewy-chew-chew-bean-benitez]

RIP

[Jason Bivins]

My favorite drummer. RIP, sir. And thank you for all the beauty and joy.

[ghost of miles]

Terrible news for the beginning of the week. I'd only recently pulled out the ECM Special Edition set for a re-listen. 

[randyhersom]

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.

[Kevin Bresnahan]

This is a bummer. Such a great player. Subtlety at its finest.

[Rooster_Ties]

Absolutely one of the greats. 83 is too young — or at least a little younger than need be. RIP.

[Milestones]

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.

 

[Milestones]

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.  

[GregK]

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.