About this episode
WKCR presented a marathon broadcast celebrating the centennial of drummer Philly Joe Jones on July 15, 2023. From my shift, here are segments including a survey of his collaborations with Tadd Dameron, 35 minutes or so sampling of Jones recordings with Elmo Hope, and an obligatory finish with “Blues For Dracula”. For Philly Joe was a child of the night, who made such beautiful music.