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Elvin Jones

American jazz drummer (1927 to 2004)

Elvin Jones was born on September 9, 1927 and died on May 18, 2004, aged 76.

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Born
September 9, 1927, Pontiac
Died
May 18, 2004
Zodiac sign
Virgo
Country
United States
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  • Elvin Jones was born on a Friday.
  • Elvin Jones would have turned 99 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: March 9. Birthstone: Sapphire.
  • Elvin Jones belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Elvin Jones born?

Elvin Jones was born on September 9, 1927 and died on May 18, 2004, aged 76.

What is Elvin Jones’s zodiac sign?

Virgo, born September 9.

Does Elvin Jones have an official website?

Yes: elvinjones.com.