Elvin Jones tot?!

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Elvin Jones R.I.P. {1927-2004}

Word is coming through the usual sources, that drum legend Elvin Jones has passed away after a long illness. Drumblog! passes along our deepest sympathy to the Jones family and to everyone in our drumming community.

I personally first heard Elvin, playing with Coltrane on an older TV show, playing "My Favorite Things". With it's luscious sounds, with some of the best drumming around, I was introduced to a great drummer. It's just the 'circle of live', as Elvin leaves us and I gained a nephew today.

Thanks Elvin. You will be missed.

Source: drumblog.com

Drumblog hat die Meldung erstmal wieder zurückgezogen:
Drumblog! has pulled the story about Elvin Jones's passing, until we can get a more substantial source supporting the announcement. When we can confirm the story, we will announce it here.

Ziemlich peinliches, menschenunwürdiges hin und her.

Wart's ab, ich hab kein gutes Gefühl bei der Sache. Wo Rauch ist, ist auch Feuer.

"This was posted on DCI this morning:

"Hi folks, John DeChristopher, Director of Artist Relations Worldwide for Zildjian, here. Nice forum. A friend told me about this, so I felt compelled to post a response. Hope you all don't mind.

Obviously, we've all been hearing about Elvin's health as of late, and there are a lot of rumors out there on the web, but as of this morning I have had no confirmation of his passing. I'm very close to Elvin and Keiko and I think that I would have heard something if indeed this was true. I appreciate everyone's thoughts and concerns - I'm right there with you all. Elvin is beyond description. Let's all say a prayer for the big man and hope for a miracle.

Anyway, if I/we hear anything, I'll be sure to let you know. In the meantine, keep the good vibes going in Elvin's direction. Thanks for listening.

John P. DeChristopher
Director of Artist Relations & Event Marekting Worldwide
Avedis Zildjian Company
johnd@zildjian.com"

Source: cymbalholic.com

Dear friends,

It's with a heavy heart and deep sadness that I inform you all that our beloved friend Elvin Jones passed away today, Tuesday, May 18th at 2:46 p.m. eastern time in New York. He was 76 years young. Please take a moment to pause and remember this very special person.

I do not have any information regarding a funeral service, and respectfully ask that you not call about it. Rest assured we will post whatever information is appropriate on our website, or Joe Testa (Yamaha) or I will communicate it via e-mail.

In the meantime, please pray that his journey be a safe and peaceful one. God Bless you, Elvin.

With thanks,
John

John P. DeChristopher
Director of Artist Relations & Event Marketing Worldwide
Avedis Zildjian Company-World Headquarters

Doch sicher, Elvin ist jetzt Seppel-Endorser.