Jazz Greats: Kenny Clarke

Kenny Clarke (January 2, 1914 – January 26, 1985)

Jazz Drummer and Bandleader, Kenny Clarke, was a major contributor to Bebop. His influence on other Drummers and his pioneering of Third Stream along with his Modern Jazz Quartet, has cemented his place among the Greats of the Jazz Genre. Please take a listen here and have an exciting Saturday: Drums Kenny Clarke

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Clarke

Background information
Birth name	Kenneth Spearman Clarke
Born	January 2, 1914
Origin	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Died	January 26, 1985 (aged 71)Montreuil, France
Genres	Jazz
Occupation(s)	Drummer
Instruments	drums
Associated acts	Modern Jazz Quartet Johnny Griffin Dizzy Gillespie