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The hardest thing for a musician to learn is how to play WITH people. That's what made the Basie rhythm section.

Jo Jones

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Jo Jones
Age: 73 †
Born: 1911
Born: October 11
Died: 1985
Died: September 3
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The drum is the heart of music. The saxophone can play and then rest, as can all of them except the drums the drummer keeps going - he can't afford to stop.
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