Overview
- DeJohnette died on Oct. 26 at Kingston Hospital in New York, surrounded by his wife, family, and close friends, according to his representatives and assistant.
- Renowned for his work with Miles Davis, he propelled the electric fusion period on landmark recordings including Bitches Brew, Jack Johnson, Live‑Evil, and On the Corner.
- A prolific bandleader and collaborator, he released roughly 50 albums as leader or co‑leader and maintained a decades‑long partnership with ECM Records.
- He spent more than 25 years in the Standards Trio with Keith Jarrett and Gary Peacock, extending his influence across generations of improvisers.
- Honors included two Grammy Awards (2009’s Peace Time and 2022’s Skyline) and recognition as a 2012 NEA Jazz Master; he is survived by his wife, Lydia, and their daughters, Farah and Minya.