Jack DeJohnette, versatile jazz drummer known for Miles Davis fusion recordings, dies aged 83
Renowned jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette has passed away at the age of 83 due to congestive heart failure. Known for his work with Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, and Charles Lloyd, DeJohnette was a highly influential figure in the genre. He is best remembered for his dynamic performances in Davis’s fusion period and for his contributions to landmark albums like ‘Bitches Brew’. DeJohnette also had a successful career as a bandleader, releasing numerous progressive fusion albums with ECM in the 1980s. His versatile style spanned from free jazz to R&B-inspired instrumental grooves.