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- Birth nameElvin Ray Jones
- Elvin Jones was born on September 9, 1927 in Pontiac, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for The General's Daughter (1999), Zachariah (1971) and Charmed (1998). He was married to Keiko Jones and Shirley DeFranco. He died on May 18, 2004 in Englewood, New Jersey, USA.
- SpousesKeiko Jones(1966 - May 18, 2004) (his death)Shirley DeFranco(? - 1967) (divorced, 2 children)
- RelativesThad Jones(Sibling)Paul Jones(Sibling)Thomas Jones(Sibling)Malinda Graham(Sibling)Bruce Jones(Niece or Nephew)Hank Jones(Sibling)Thad Jones(Sibling)
- In 1960, he became a member of John Coltrane's quartet.
- He was called by Life magazine "the world's greatest rhythmic drummer."
- Formed Elvin Jones' Jazz Machine after leaving the Coltrane quartet.
- He had a son and a daughter with his wife Keiko.
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