Adventurous jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette dies at age 83

By Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Published October 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM EDT

The dynamic drummer worked with jazz innovators and avant-garde pioneers across his career.

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento

Isabella Gomez Sarmiento is a production assistant with Weekend Edition.

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