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 |
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