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“Music is a spirit. It’s a living thing that comes through you — not from you.” — Jack DeJohnette #RIP Jack DeJohnette, one of the most visionary drummers and composers in jazz history. From his revolutionary work with Miles Davis on Bitches Brew to his long-standing trio with Keith Jarrett and Gary Peacock, and countless collaborations beyond, Jack transformed the role of the drummer into a fully expressive, melodic, and intuitive voice. On International Jazz Day 2012, @jackdejohnette_ shared t

Huge thanks to the Monterey Jazz Festival for posting this video today. I had never seen footage of this 2012 trio gig with Pat Metheny & Jack DeJohnette - from Jack’s 70th birthday celebration. As the tributes to our beloved Jack continue to pour in, this video reminds me of something I’ve always loved to say: If you drive south on the West Side Highway from 125th street to the 56th Street exit at 80 MPH blindfolded at 5pm and you make it alive, then you’ve just traded 12’s with Jack DeJohnette