Norwegian Drummer Jon Christensen Passes Away

Jon Christensen, drummer for the likes of Keith Jarrett, passed away on February 22nd at the age of 76.

Jon was most notable known for a series of popular Norwegian jazz recordings on the ECM label in the 1970s. His loose and signature style is said to have influenced jazz in all of Europe.

Check out this live bootleg of the Jan Garbarek Quartet in 1971 with Jon Christensen on drums and most notably cymbals.