Elvin Jones
- Author
- South Carolina Public Radio
- Published
- Fri 15 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://play.prx.org/listen?ge=prx_11445_c0a23047-d96a-4ff2-adac-1a4b09ec841e&uf=https%3A%2F%2Fpublicfeeds.net%2Ff%2F11445%2Ffeed-rss.xml
Elvin Jones revolutionized the use of polyrhythms. As the drummer for John Coltrane’s classic quartet, he brought a cyclonic energy, layering rhythm over rhythm, creating a powerful swirl beneath Coltrane’s soaring sax.
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