Kenny Drew Jr. | |
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Born | June 14, 1958 New York City, New York, US |
Died | August 3, 2014 St. Petersburg, Florida, US | (aged 56)
Genres | Jazz |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Piano |
Years active | 1970s–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]