Grammy-winning drummer Jack Dejohnette has collaborated with most major figures in jazz history including John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Ornette Coleman, Sonny Rollins, Sun Ra, Jackie McLean, Thelonious Monk, Bill Evans, Stan Getz, Keith Jarrett, Chet Baker, George Benson, Stanley Turrentine, Ron Carter, Lee Morgan, Charles Lloyd, Herbie Hancock, Dave Holland, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Abbey Lincoln, Betty Carter and Eddie Harris. Impressive list, isn’t it? And he’s celebrating his 70th birthday with a tour that starts in June. Regrettably, he won’t be in Los Angeles, but you can click here to see his schedule. Click here to read an interview (including audio and video links).