Yesterday, the world learned the news of the passing of yet another jazz giant, Jimmy Cobb, who had left us on May 24.
Wilbur James Cobb is without a doubt one of those drummers without whom modern jazz drumming, as well as jazz music in general, would not be what they are today. He began his professional career at the age of 18, and the list of jazz giants he has collaborated with speaks for itself. It includes such names as: John Coltrane, Wes Montgomery, Sarah Vaughan, Wayne Shorter, Joe Henderson, Cannonball Adderley, Dinah Washington, Billie Holiday, Stan Getz, to name just a few. Mr. Cobb has also released more than a dozen albums as bandleader. He was the last surviving member of Miles Davis‘ sextet responsible for the album “Kind of Blue“.
Jimmy Cobb celebrated his 91st birthday in January of this year.
