The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday 5 March 2016

Jazz Greats: Connie Kay

Conrad Henry Kirnon  (27 April 1927 – 30 November 1994)


Self taught Drummer, Connie Kay, was a major influence on 1950's R&B Records and was also a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ). He continued working close to his death in 1994. Please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday:  Softly, as in a morning sunrise


Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Connie_Kay
Background information
Birth Name: Conrad Henry Kiman
Born: April 27, 1927
Died: Nov. 30, 1994
Genre: Jazz
Occupation: Drummer
Associated Acts: Modern Jazz Quartet (MJQ)
Years active: 1949 - 1990's
Label: Atlantic Records, Prestige, United Artist, Philips, Apple, East West, Pablo, Little David


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