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Kenny Burrell

Kenny Burrell

Actor, Composer, Music Department

Born July 31, 1931 in Detroit, Michigan, USA

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Composer, conductor and guitarist, whose style was influenced by the great Charlie Christian. Kenny was born in Detroit as one of four brothers (all musicians). From 1952 to 1953, he studied classical guitar and then attended Wayne University three years later, earning his Bachelor of Music degree. In 1955, he replaced Herb Ellis in Oscar Peterson's trio, and, in 1957, played guitar with Benny Goodman and His Orchestra. Under the Blue Note label, he later recorded alongside John Coltrane and pianist Tommy Flanagan. In the 60s, he recorded for Blue Note and Verve and released a seminal album, entitled 'Midnight Blue'. He appeared at the Newport Jazz Festival. Joining ASCAP in 1959, he composed the instrumentals "Sugar Hill" and "Kenny's Blues". Excellent showcases for his work are the tracks "Chitlins Con Carne" and "Birk's Works".

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It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story Poster

It Must Schwing: The Blue Note Story Documentary2018

Kenny Burrell: Master Poster

Kenny Burrell: Master Documentary2012

Tavis Smiley Poster

Tavis Smiley TV Series2004Self

It's Black Entertainment Poster

It's Black Entertainment Documentary2002Self

The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts Poster

The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts TV Special1996Self

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Poster

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV Series1992Self

Jazz Scene at the Ronnie Scott Club Poster

Jazz Scene at the Ronnie Scott Club TV Series1969Self - Electric Guitar

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood Poster

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood TV Series1968Self

The Bob Braun Show Poster

The Bob Braun Show TV Series1967Self - Vocalist

The Merv Griffin Show Poster

The Merv Griffin Show TV Series1962Self - Jazz Guitarist

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Poster

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV Series1962Self - Guest

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Kenny Burrell: Master Poster

Kenny Burrell: Master Documentary2012

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Opens Wednesday Short Film1980

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