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.

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Beyond the Wall by John Kelman
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Kenny Garrett

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Standard of Language by Riel Lazarus
Standard of Language by AAJ Staff

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

Q&;A: Kenny Garrett

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...

October 02, 2008

Saxophonist Kenny Garrett Interviewed at AAJ...And More

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