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Kenny Clarke

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American jazz drummer (1914-1985)

United StatesMusiciansLived 1914 to 1985 · aged 71
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Kenneth Clarke Spearman, known professionally as Kenny Clarke and nicknamed Klook, was an American jazz drummer and bandleader. A major innovator of the bebop style of drumming, he pioneered the use of the ride cymbal to keep time rather than the hi-hat, along with the use of the bass drum for irregular accents.

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Clarke (center) in Europe with Hans Rossbach (left) and Bud Powell (right)Clarke (center) in Europe with Hans Rossbach (left) and Bud Powell (right)

Awards 1

NEA Jazz Masters

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1985 · aged 71
Written about in
29 languages

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