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Kenny Garrett
Kenny Garrett is a jazz saxophonist. He was born in Detroit, MI in 1960. His father was a tenor saxophonist. Kenny's career took off when he joined the Duke Ellington Orchestra in 1978, then led by Duke's son, Mercer Ellington. Three years later he played in the Mel Lewis Orchestra (playing the music of Thad Jones) and also the Dannie Richmond Quartet (focusing on Charles Mingus's music). In 1984, he recorded his first album as a bandleader, Introducing Kenny Garrett. From there, his career has included 11 albums as a leader and numerous Grammy nominations. During his career, Kenny has played with many jazz greats such as Miles Davis, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw, McCoy Tyner, Pharoah Sanders, Brian Blade, Bobby Hutcherson, Ron Carter, Elvin Jones, and Mulgrew Miller. Garrett's music sometimes exhibits Asian influence, an aspect which is especially prevalent in his 2006 recording, Beyond the Wall.
Live Reviews
- Chris Potter Circuits Trio and the Kenny Garrett Quintet at San Francisco Jazz...
- Festival International de Jazz de Port-au-Prince, 2018
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- Seeds From The Underground by Dan Bilawsky
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- Sketches of MD: Live at The Iridium by John Kelman
- Sketches of MD: Live at The Iridium by Greg Thomas
- Sketches of MD: Live At The Iridium by Mark F. Turner
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- Beyond the Wall by John Barron
- Beyond The Wall by Russ Musto
- New Monastery: A View Into The Music of Andrew Hill by Nic Jones
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- Beyond the Wall by John Kelman
- Beyond the Wall by Troy Collins
Wide Open Jazz and Beyond
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- Standard of Language by Riel Lazarus
- Standard of Language by AAJ Staff
October 09, 2019
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kenny Garrett
October 09, 2018
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kenny Garrett
October 09, 2017
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kenny Garrett
October 09, 2016
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kenny Garrett
October 08, 2015
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kenny Garrett
October 09, 2014
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kenny Garrett
October 09, 2013
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kenny Garrett
October 09, 2012
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kenny Garrett
June 01, 2012
Enter the "Kenny Garrett - Seeds from the Underground" Giveaway at All...
October 09, 2011
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kenny Garrett
September 18, 2011
Exodus to Jazz Opens 6th Season on September 24th with Saxophonist...
April 15, 2011
Forgotten Series: Kenny Garrett - Standard of Language (2003)
March 16, 2011
November 01, 2010
A Birthday Celebration Kenny Garrett's 50th Birthday Celebration at The...
October 09, 2010
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kenny Garrett
October 22, 2009
Jazz This Week: Kenny Garrett, Maude Maggart, Benefits at Siue and...
October 18, 2009
STLJN Saturday Video Showcase: Four from Kenny Garrett
October 09, 2009
Jazz Musician of the Day: Kenny Garrett
September 24, 2009
New Jazz It Up! Episode Features: Kenny Garrett, Take 6, Hank Jones...
June 05, 2009
Toronto Jazz Festival Supersizes Closing Night with Addition of Kenny...
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Last Updated: October 8, 2019
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