Coleman Hawkins Quintet 1964 'Caravan' | Papa Jo Jones Drum Solo | Harry 'Sweets' Edison | England

Coleman Hawkins - tenor
Harry "Sweets" Edison - trumpet
"Sir" Charles Thompson - piano
Jimmy Woode - bass
"Papa" Jo Jones - drums

Recorded in England, 1964.

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[Frostie-eg]

This is other worldly. I've seen good jazz drummers do Caravan before, but never like this ! THANK YOU !

[geographyinaction]

I just love that we still have the privilege to see this, hear this.

[jamiepastman]

it’s not a drum solo. it’s pure artistry of the highest order

[marymcreynolds]

He makes it look effortless but oh the finesse and classy delivery!! One listens and views in awe. He never attacks, he coaxes, placates, loves the instruments.

[biskoss]

He's so relaxed! This isn't just jazz, it's zen!

[angieedwards]

Dude looks like a magician about to pull a rabbit out of his hat, but instead it’s an insane groove. His smile made me smile. Thanks for sharing this!

[GUIDESPERSPECTIVE]

so elegant, so clean, so relaxed, flawless, melodic, control, I can't get enough.

[mikeanscombe]

That, ladies and gentlemen, is class…😎

[bacobill]

I met this dear and brilliant drummer in 1976 at a drum clinic.. What else could I say except that the meeting changed my life.. Thank you for sharing this timeless beauty.

[altbouch]

I used to hang out with Papa Jo at Frank's drum shop in 1976. He suggested I buy a Paste flat ride cymbal that I used on"(Don't Fear) The Reaper the next day. I will be forever grateful.

[boomerguy]

I love his facial expressions. It's like he is saying, "Can you hear them speaking to me? I'm talking back to them." He looks so happy!

[SteveG]

Imagination, playfulness, effortless technical mastery and the rhythmic magic of none other than the sublime Jo Jones. What a wonderful clip.

[dagostinoification]

Quelle musicalité ! Humour, gestuelle magnifique, swing .Phrasé ..Créativité ...UNIQUE JO JONES !

[darrylpaul]

Every video that I see him playing, he always has a smile. A master

[megahedgehog]

I cannot stop watching him, Papa Jo. He's everything.

[thegougeman]

Papa Jo was easily the best "showman" drummer back in the day. He knew how to get a crowd's attention during a drum solo just by being tasteful. A true master of speed and dynamics.

[gerardplank]

Wow wow wow just imagine the hours he put in on the kit, the talent of creating and hearing a rhythmic world and his expressions are priceless!

[rdmm]

I always had trouble telling Papa and Philly apart, and then they went and died within 4 days in 1985. Absolute masters, both of them.

[smokechub]

A man who had fun with his drums 🥁 they were nothing but mere toys for his pleasure and with them he made art for the ears to hear and the soul to feel!

[garyreams]

very creative, and very subtle solo. A thinking solo. Unlike much of the bombast you hear today with an excess of drums and cymbals. One ride cymbal and a high hat, a snare and 3 toms. Adult and class all the way. Thank you Papa Jo.