Joe Dodge

American jazz drummer. Played with Steve Sacco, Jack Sheedy, Paul Desmond & Dave Brubeck (1954-'56), Stan Kenton, Ralph Sutton and others. Born: February 9, 1922 in Monroe, Wisconsin. Died: August 18, 2004 in Lake Elsinore, California (age of 82). Though born in Wisconsin, Dodge was raised in San Francisco, California. In 1950, Dodge became tired of road touring and economic instability and was able to get a job working in a bank. He came back to join Dave Brubeck full-time for a few years before again deciding to spend more time with his family.