Jack DeJohnette Age, Height, Songs, Net Worth And More

Jack DeJohnette was an American jazz drummer, pianist, and composer, known for his extensive work as a leader and sideman for Keith Jarrett, Bill Evans, Pat Metheny, and other musicians.

Jack DeJohnette Biography

Full Name Jack DeJohnette
Nickname Jack DeJohnette
Profession             Drummer, pianist, and composer
Date of Birth 9 August 1942
Age                        83 years old (At the time of his death)
Birth Place Chicago, Illinois, United State
Nationality American
Hometown Chicago, Illinois, United States
Gender Male
Zodiac Sign                                         Leo
Ethnicity African-American
Religion Christianity
Social Media Instagram
X (Twitter)
Facebook

Education Qualification

School Update soon
College Update soon
Education Qualification Not publicly known

Jack DeJohnette Age

Jack DeJohnette was born on 9 August 1942 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. He was 83 years old at the time of his death in October 2025, and his zodiac sign was Leo.

Jack DeJohnette Wife

Marital Status Married
Affairs/Girlfriend Lydia
Spouse/Wife   Lydia DeJohnette
Children Daughter – Farah and Minya
Son – Not known

Jack DeJohnette Family

Father’s Name Jack DeJohentte Sr.
Mother’s Name Eva Jeanette
Brother’s Name Not known
Sister’s Name Izola (half-sister)

Career

Debut Albums – 1968: The Dehohnette Complex
Awards 2012 – Fellow of United States Artists
2012 – NEA Jazz Master
Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Skyline, (64th Annual Grammy Awards)
Grammy Award for Best New Album, Peace Time (51st Annual Grammy Awards)

Jack DeJohnette Albums

  • 1968 – Jack DeJohentte Complex
  • 1970  – Have You Heard
  • 1974 – Sorcery
  • 1975 – Cosmic
  • 1977 – new Rags
  • 1979 – Special  Edition
  • 1980 – Tin Can Alley
  • 1984 – Album Album
  • 1989 – Zebra
  • 1988 – Audio- Visualscapes
  • 1991 – Earthwalk
  • 1994 – Extra Special Edition
  • 1997 – Oneness
  • 2001 – The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers
  • 2005– Music in the Key of Om
  • 2006 – Saudades
  • 2009 – Music WE Are
  • 2015 – Made in Chicago
  • 2016– Return
  • 2017 – Hudson

Jack DeJohnette Height And Weight

Height (approx)                                            In centimeters – 185 cm
In meters – 1.85 m
In feet & inches – 6’1”
Weight (approx) In kilograms – 83 kg
In pounds – 183 lbs
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black

Jack DeJohnette Death, Cause of Death

Date of Death 27 October 2025
Place of Death Update soon
Cause of Death Not revealed yet

Jack DeJohnette Net Worth

Net Worth (approx) $50 million (at the time of death) not confirmed
Annual Income (approx) Not publicly known
Salary (approx) Not known
Income Source Record sales, touring, investment, etc.

Some Lesser Facts About Jack DeJohnette

  • Jack DeJohentte was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, to Jack DeJohentte Sr. and Eva Jeanette DeJohnette.
  • His mother was from Lionel, Georgia, while his father was from Oak Ridge, Louisiana.
  • He was married to Lydia DeJohnette for over 50 years and has two daughters, Farah and Minya.
  • He has won two Grammy Awards and been nominated for five others.
  • Jack DeJohentte studied classical piano from age four until fourteen, before playing drums with his high school band.
  • He also takes private piano lessons at the Chicago Conservatory of Music.
  • Although of predominantly African-American heritage, he has stated that he has some Native American ancestry, specifically Seminole and Crow.
  • When he was 13, years switched to drums and was taught drumming techniques from a local jazz drummer.
  • Jack DeJohnette played R&B, hard bop, and avant-garde music in Chicago.
  • In 1966, Jack moved to New York City, where he become a member of the Charles Lloyd Quartet.
  • He worked briefly with Stan Getz and his quartet, which led to his first recordings with Miles Davis in 1968.
  • He was also featured on First Light, an album by trumpeter Freddie Hubbard, released by CT in 1971.
  • Jack continued to work with Special Edition into the 1990s, but did not limit himself to it.
  • In 1990, DeJohnette was awarded an honorary doctorate in music from Berklee College of Music.
  • Jack DeJohnette passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 83.

FAQ:

How old is Jack DeJohnette?

At the time of his death in 2025, Jack DeJohnette was 83 years old.

Who is Jack DeJohnette’s wife?

Jack DeJohnette was married to Lydia DeJohnette.

What is Jack DeJohnette’s net worth?

As of 2025, Jack DeJohnette’s estimated net worth is about $50 million.

What happened to Jack DeJohnette?

Jack DeJohnette died on 27 October 2025, at age 83.

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