Elvin Jones was an American jazz drummer and musician known for his innovative and influential drumming style. Born on September 9, 1927, in Pontiac, Michigan, he rose to prominence as a member of the John Coltrane Quartet, helping to redefine jazz drumming. Jones's polyrhythmic approach and expressive playing made him a key figure in the genre. He continued to perform and record until his passing on May 18, 2004, in Englewood, New Jersey, due to a heart attack.
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Time Zone - America/Detroit (5:0 W)
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Meaning of the name - Elvin
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Elvin Jones belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Pontiac
Place of Death: Englewood
Cause of Death: myocardial infarction
Occupation: jazz drummer | recording artist
Spouses: Keiko Jones
Awards Received: NEA Jazz Masters
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Ephemeris for September 9, 1927
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on September 9, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for September 9, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Virgo 0 | 17 Virgo 16 | 23 Sagittarius 45 |
| Moon | 20 Aquarius 41 | 13 Aries 24 | 1 Libra 35 |
| Mercury | 22 Virgo 21 | 13 Virgo 49 | 10 Sagittarius 56 |
| Venus | 17 Virgo 38 | 18 Leo 3 | 8 Scorpio 47 |
| Mars | 29 Virgo 26 | 21 Libra 37 | 5 Sagittarius 51 |
| Jupiter | 0 Aries 7 | 19 Cancer 23 | 24 Pisces 47 |
| Saturn | 2 Sagittarius 25 | 29 Pisces 16 | 12 Sagittarius 7 |
| Uranus | 2 Aries 2 | 1 Gemini 28 | 29 Pisces 30 |
| Neptune | 27 Leo 27 | 1 Aries 7 | 29 Leo 8 |
| Pluto | 16 Cancer 52 | 1 Aquarius 37 | 16 Cancer 32 |
| Rahu | 23 Gemini 38 | 18 Pisces 10 | 18 Gemini 27 |
| Ketu | 23 Sagittarius 38 | 18 Virgo 10 | 18 Sagittarius 27 |
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