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Kenneth David «Kenny» Kirkland (28 de septiembre de 1955 en Newport – 12 de noviembre de 1998 en Nueva York) fue un pianista y teclista estadounidense de jazz. Es sobre todo conocido por su trabajo con Sting, Branford Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis y Kenny Garrett .
When Branford Marsalis assumed the high-visibility role of bandleader for NBC TV's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Kirkland became the band's pianist. In 1991, he released his debut as a leader, Kenny Kirkland, on GRP Records.
28 de sept. de 2023 · Learn about the life, music, and legacy of Kenny Kirkland, a virtuoso pianist who collaborated with Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, and Sting. Discover his solo albums, his fusion innovations, and his tragic death in 1998.
17 de oct. de 2020 · Kenny Kirkland was a versatile jazz pianist who played with Wynton Marsalis, Miroslav Vitous, Elvin Jones and others. He started as a classical teacher and became a studio musician and a fusion artist.
28 de sept. de 2020 · Drummer Billy Hart shares his memories and insights on Kenny Kirkland, a legendary pianist and composer who emerged in the 1970s fusion scene and had a unique vocabulary and style. He also discusses Kirkland's influences, personality, and legacy in jazz.
13 de oct. de 2020 · A tribute to the late pianist Kenny Kirkland, who would have turned 65 on September 28th, featuring his music and his influence on other artists. Listen to a radio show with renditions of his songs by Noah Haidu, Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis and more.
Learn about the life and legacy of Kenny Kirkland, a prodigious jazz pianist who rose to fame and then struggled with mental illness. Read an interview with Noah Haidu, who explores Kirkland's music and story in a documentary film.
