Kenny Drew
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Kenny Drew
Summary
Kenny Drew is a human[1]. He was born in New York City[2]. He was born on August 28, 1928[3]. He died in Copenhagen[4]. He died on August 4, 1993[5]. He worked as a pianist[6], jazz musician[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Born in New York City[2], Kenny Drew…
- Kenny Drew passed away in Copenhagen[4].
- Kenny Drew was born on August 28, 1928[3].
- Kenny Drew died on August 4, 1993[5].
- Burial took place at Assistens Cemetery[10].
- A child of Kenny Drew was Kenny Drew, Jr.[11].
- Kenny Drew held citizenship in United States[12].
- Kenny Drew is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
- Kenny Drew's professions included pianist[6].
- Kenny Drew worked as a jazz musician[7].
- Kenny Drew worked as a composer[8].
- Kenny Drew's education included a stint at High School of Music & Art[14].
- Kenny Drew is recorded as male[15].
- Kenny Drew's instance of is recorded as human[16].
- Kenny Drew's genre is jazz[17].
- Kenny Drew's genre is post-bop[18].
- Kenny Drew's genre is hard bop[19].
- Kenny Drew's record label is recorded as Blue Note[20].
- Kenny Drew's family name is recorded as Drew[21].
- Kenny Drew's given name is recorded as Kenny[22].
- Kenny Drew's instrument is recorded as piano[23].
- Kenny Drew's described by source is recorded as Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[24].
- Kenny Drew's start of work period is recorded as 1949[25].
Product Details
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MusicBrainz — CC0 open music encyclopedia
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Type: Person[26]
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Country: US[27]
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Began / founded: 1928-08-28[28]
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Ended / dissolved: 1993-08-04[29]
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Genre(s): hard bop, jazz, post-bop[30]
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Community tags: hard bop, jazz, post-bop[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: 99122661-412b-46bd-9cf4-ab52d41559b8[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Born in New York City[2], Kenny Drew… he was born on August 28, 1928[3]. He is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[13].
Education
Kenny Drew's education included a stint at High School of Music & Art[14].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include pianist[6], jazz musician[7], and composer[8].
Personal Life
A child of Kenny Drew was he, Jr.[11].
Death and Burial
Kenny Drew died on August 4, 1993[5]. He passed away in Copenhagen[4]. He is buried at Assistens Cemetery[10].
Why It Matters
Kenny Drew ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (231 views/month, #7,214 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Kenny Drew born?
Born in New York City[2], Kenny Drew…
Where did Kenny Drew die?
Kenny Drew died in Copenhagen[4].
What did Kenny Drew do for work?
Kenny Drew worked as pianist[6], jazz musician[7], and composer[8].
Where did Kenny Drew go to school?
Kenny Drew was educated at High School of Music & Art[14].