The Rondelle55 Chronicles

Saturday, 15 July 2017

Jazz Greats: Kenny Drew

Kenneth Sidney Drew (August 28, 1928 – August 4, 1993)


Jazz Pianist, Kenny Drew, learnt the Piano from the age of 5 years old and went on to a successful career in adulthood, accompanying many 1950's Jazz figures. He also had a huge following in Europe after his move to Paris and then Copenhagen. He died in 1993; please take a listen here and have a sweet Saturday: Bluesology, Det var en lør and Blues for Nica

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny_Drew
Background information
Birth nameKenneth Sidney Drew
BornAugust 28, 1928
New York City, New York, US
DiedAugust 4, 1993 (aged 64)
Copenhagen, Denmark
GenresJazzpost-bophard bop,mainstream jazz
InstrumentsPiano
LabelsBlue Note
Xanadu
SteepleChase
Riverside
Verve
Soul Note
Storyville
Associated actsColeman Hawkins

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