Jazz drummer Jack DeJohnette has passed away at the age of 83 in Woodstock, NY. He was an essential figure of the ECM record label and collaborated with great artists.

Jack DeJohnette, the renowned American jazz drummer known for his collaborations with legends such as John Coltrane, Bill Evans, and Miles Davis, passed away on Sunday at the age of 83 in Woodstock, New York. Considered one of the most influential musicians of his generation, DeJohnette was a central figure at the ECM record label, where he served as a drummer starting in 1970. He recorded notable albums, including 'Special Edition' and 'New Directions.'

Born on August 9, 1942, in Chicago, he began playing the piano at the age of four, later switching to drums in high school. His career began in New York in 1966, where he played with John Coltrane and was part of Charles Lloyd's quartet, alongside pianist Keith Jarrett. DeJohnette was also a co-founder of the Keith Jarrett Trio in the 1980s, leaving a lasting legacy in jazz music.