Kenny Burrell is an American jazz guitarist and composer who has released over 50 albums as a band leader and worked with numerous other jazz musicians. He is known for his bluesy style and his ability to play in a variety of genres.
- Born on July 31, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan.
- Started learning guitar at the age of 12.
- Attended Wayne State University and then later did Masters in Music from UCLA.
- Worked with many prominent jazz musicians including Dizzy Gillespie and John Coltrane among others.
- Released his debut album in 1956 on the Blue Note record label.
- Received a Grammy nomination in 1971 for his album 'God Bless the Child'.
- In 2010, he received the Jazz Masters Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.
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Kenny Burrell is known for his bluesy style and his ability to play in a variety of genres.
Kenny Burrell's most famous album is 'Midnight Blue' which was released in 1963 on the Blue Note record label.
Kenny Burrell has worked with many prominent jazz musicians including Dizzy Gillespie and John Coltrane among others.
In 2010, Kenny Burrell received the Jazz Masters Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts.
Kenny Burrell's music is primarily categorized as jazz, although he has played in a variety of styles and genres.