Kenny Drew Jr.

Kenny Drew Jr.
BornJune 14, 1958
New York City, New York, US
DiedAugust 3, 2014(2014-08-03) (aged 56)
St. Petersburg, Florida, US
GenresJazz
OccupationMusician
InstrumentPiano
Years active1970s–2010s

Kenny Drew Jr. (June 14, 1958 – August 3, 2014) was an American jazz pianist. His music is known for its hard-swinging bluesy sound and large, two-handed rooty chords contrasting with fast runs. The son of jazz pianist Kenny Drew, he did not credit his father as an influence.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Scott Yanow, Allmusic biography.
  2. ^ George Colligan (4 August 2014). "R.I.P. Kenny Drew Jr". Jazz Truth. Retrieved August 7, 2014.
  3. ^ Tamarkin, Jeff (August 6, 2014), "Pianist Kenny Drew Jr. Dies at 56". JazzTimes.