Kenny Garrett
American musician
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Summary
Kenny Garrett was born on October 9, 1960[1], in Detroit[2]. He has worked as a composer[3], saxophonist[4], jazz musician[5], and musician[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,320 views/month, #7,058 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[8]
- Educated at: University of Central Oklahoma[9], Mackenzie High School[10]
- Award received: NEA Jazz Masters[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Genre: jazz[13], jazz fusion[14]
- Record label: Atlantic Records[15], Bellaphon[16], Warner Bros. Records[17], Nonesuch Records[18], Mack Avenue Records[19]
- Commons category: Kenny Garrett[20]
- Family name: Garrett (surname)[21]
- Given name: Kenny[22]
- Official website: https://www.kennygarrett.com/[23]
- Instrument: saxophone[24], flute[25], alto saxophone[26]
- Start of work period: 1978[27]
Why It Matters
Kenny Garrett has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]
FAQs
Where was Kenny Garrett born?
Kenny Garrett's place of birth was Detroit[2].
What did Kenny Garrett do for work?
Kenny Garrett worked as a composer[3], saxophonist[4], jazz musician[5], and musician[6].
Where did Kenny Garrett go to school?
Kenny Garrett was educated at University of Central Oklahoma[9] and Mackenzie High School[10].
What awards did Kenny Garrett receive?
Honors received include NEA Jazz Masters[11].