Born in Chicago in 1942, the artist stood out for his collaborations in the 1960s with famous musicians such as Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis, especially on the album ‘Bitches Brew’
American drummer Jack DeJohnette, a prominent figure in modern jazz who collaborated with great names such as Miles Davis and Keith Jarrett, died this Sunday (26) at the age of 83, according to an announcement published on his social media profiles. “He passed away peacefully at Kingston Hospital, in the state of, surrounded by his wife, his family and his closest friends.” According to several news outlets, he died on Sunday from heart failure.
Born in 1942, DeJohnette stood out for his collaborations in the 1960s with famous musicians such as Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis, especially on the album “Bitches Brew” in 1969. In the 1980s, he formed a famous trio with pianist Keith Jarrett and double bassist Gary Peacock.
*With information from AFP
Published by Nátaly Tenório
