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

Chris Kenner

Chris Kenner, December 25, 1929 – January 25, 1975) was a New Orleans rhythm.

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