Artist: All Jazz Artists
Stephane Kerecki
Stephane Kerecki studied Economics in Paris and then enrolled at the National Conservatory of Music and Dance of Paris. There he studied Double bass with Jean-Francois Jenny-Clark and Riccardo De Fra. He joined Steve Potts’s band and was a member the Paris Jazz Big Band. Stephane gained fame playing with the bands of Denis Colin … Read more
Trudy Kerr
Trudy Kerr is renowned as one of the UK’s finest jazz vocalists. Mojo Magazine says of her singing “Trudy Kerr is the genuine article – She is a Joy!” All About Jazz has described her as “100% real jazz musician with fluid phrasing and a mellifluous, warm and sensuous tone.” Born in Australia, Trudy moved … Read more
Barney Kessel
Barney Kessel, October 17, 1923 – May 6th 2004, was one of the most outstanding guitarists after Charlie Christian’s death. He was a consistent bop soloist throughout the course of his career. He was a member of a big band led by Chico Marx (1943), and then he worked with Charlie Barnet (1944-45), and Artie … Read more
Sari Kessler
Sari Kessler’s debut album, Do Right, was released in 2016. She is quickly becoming a major force in jazz. Critics have praised her live performances and recorded material. All About Jazz called her “a first rate interpreter, (able to) tap into the marrow a lyric to bring its essence to forefront.” JazzTimes stated, “It’s almost … Read more
Beverly Kenney
Beverly Kenney was a tragic figure among jazz singers. Although there’s not much information about this young lady from Harrison, NJ I have discovered that she was a tall jazz singer (just take a look at her work) in 1950s. Unfortunately, her star was growing and jazz was being replaced by more modern music. She … Read more
Kenosha Kid
Based in the humid indie-rock haven of Athens, Georgia, Kenosha Kid has supplied the world with their own unique blend of modern-jazz-meets-college-radio for over a decade. After several weeks of study and improvisation at the Banff Centre for the Arts in 2004, Dan Nettles, the bandleader, emerged with a fire of inspiration, a number of … Read more
Kenso
Yoshihisa Shimzu, a Japanese musician, formed the Japanese band Kenso in 1974. Due to Shimizu’s medical studies, the group entered hibernation for a while. They began working together again in 1979 and released their self-titled album the next year. They released Kenso 2nd in 1982 and Kenso3rd in 1985. They released In Concert, their live … Read more
Stacey Kent
American student of German language moves to Europe to pursue a Masters in Comparative Literature. Stacey Kent, one of the most prominent jazz singers in the world, is a surprise twist to her life. Stacey joined the Blue Note (EMI), recording artist roster in 2007. She now has eight best-selling albums including THE BOY NEXTDOOR … Read more