Jack DeJohnette was born in Chicago, Illinois. Besides the drums, he also studied the piano. He first became known as a member of Charles Lloyd's band, a group that pianist Keith Jarrett also was a part of at that time. He played with Bill Evans in 1968 on the acclaimed Bill Evans at the Montreux Jazz Festival, and from 1969 to 1972 played with Miles Davis. In the 1970s he recorded for Milestone/Prestige and ECM. He also appeared widely on ECM as a sideman. Since then he has recorded for MCA Records, Blue Note Records, and Kindred Rhythm.
DeJohnette has led several groups since the early-1970s, including
Style over time
Genres of the artist's albums over the years: the higher the line, the stronger the genre on that album
Similar artists
Artists on air on the same radio stations and in the same genres
Jack DeJohnette's Directions members
Members: John Abercrombie (electric guitar), Jack DeJohnette (eponymous, original)
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