in laying down the beat
by Tasha Petty
Jazz drummer extraordinaire Jack De Johnette got his start recording with Miles Davis. He has since collaborated with jazz greats like John Coltrane and Herbie Hancock, won tons of awards--including an Honorary Doctorate of Music from Berklee College of Music--and been credited with making significant contributions to the evolution of jazz. De Johnette will perform at Duke's Page Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20, $5 for Duke students; call 684-4444.
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