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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.
Oct 17, 2020 · Beginning his career as a teacher of classical music, Kenny Kirkland next became a jazz musician. Later he emerged from his jazz chrysalis as a practitioner of exotic pop/rock music and finally shed his wings to follow the mundane but financially more stable profession of studio musician.
Sep 28, 2023 · In the realm of modern jazz, few pianists left as indelible a mark as Kenny Kirkland. A virtuoso with an uncanny ability to blend technical prowess with profound musicality, Kirkland’s contributions continue to resonate through the annals of jazz history.
Sep 28, 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.
5 days ago · 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.
Peter Martin and Adam Maness delve into Kenny Kirkland's solo on "Sing a Song of Song". 🔵This live stream is presented by Open Studio - Jazz Lessons from Jazz Legends. https://openstudiojazz...
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Oct 13, 2020 · The Genius of Kenny Kirkland - Part 1. On September 28th, Kenny Kirkland would have turned 65. This week we celebrate his legacy as leader or co-leader, as side-man invited to add power and sophistication to the bands he joined, and as composer, through renditions of his music by peers and contemporary musicians.
