Elvin Jones was one of the most prominent
jazz drummers in the second half of the 20th century. He played with
John Coltrane from 1960 to 1966 as a member of the John Coltrane quartet and
earned praise for his innovative approach, experimenting with polyrhythms and
variations. He is one of the first drummers to redefine the role of the rhythmic
section of a band: as a drummer, he would most often imply the tempo rather than follow it.
