Jack DeJohnette, the great American drummer who played with Miles Davis, John Coltrane and Bill Evans, has died

American drummer Jack DeJohnette died on Sunday, October 26, at the age of 83, at his home in Woodstock, New York.

The announcement of his death was confirmed by the DPA and Agerpres press agencies. Born on August 9, 1942 in Chicago, Jack DeJohnette began his musical journey studying the piano at the age of four, but in high school he fell in love with the drums – the instrument that would make him famous all over the world.

He began his professional career in New York in 1966, and his talent quickly propelled him among the great names of world jazz.

Throughout his impressive career, he has collaborated with jazz giants such as: John Coltrane, Bill Evans, Miles Davis, Charles Lloyd, Keith Jarrett

Since 1970, Jack DeJohnette has been the drummer for ECM Records, one of the most prestigious in the world in the field of modern jazz. He recorded numerous albums in the studios in Munich, including “Special Edition” and “New Directions”, which became benchmarks of international jazz.

In the 80s, he founded the famous Keith Jarrett Trio, together with pianist Keith Jarrett and bassist Gary Peacock.

Jack DeJohnette has made a decisive contribution to the evolution of contemporary jazz, being considered by critics as “a musician without limits” and an artist able to easily switch between styles.