Kenny Clarke
American jazz drummer (1914-1985) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 71
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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Hank Jones Bandmate in Hank Jones Trio- Wendell Marshall Bandmate in Hank Jones Trio
Milt Jackson Bandmate in Modern Jazz Quartet
Bud Powell Bandmate in Bud Powell Trio- Pierre Michelot Bandmate in Bud Powell Trio
Percy Heath Duets: Jazz sur Seine (1958)
Andrew Cyrille Duets: Pieces of Time (1984)- Alfred Lion Produced The Golden 8 (1961)
Milford Graves Duets: Pieces of Time (1984)
Joachim-Ernst Berendt Produced Americans in Europe (1963)
Barney Wilen Duets: Jazz sur Seine (1958)
Noah Howard Produced Red Star (1977)
Don Moye Duets: Pieces of Time (1984)
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About this person
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1914 to 1985 · aged 71
