Kenny was a singularly gifted instrumentalist and improvisor who distinguished himself in Bebop. He was an excellent jazz composer and a highly proficient arranger. Kenny worked with every major figure in the jazz movement including Dizzie Gilespie, Charlie Parker, Clifford Brown and Miles davis to name a few. Dorham’s talent was at times overshadowed by the legends he performed with. Kenny Dorham, who possessed one of the most uniquely beautiful trumpet sounds in jazz, died on December 5, 1972 of a kidney ailment from which he had been suffering for some time.
KENNY DORHAM by Ken Barnes 5"x 7" S/N Art Print $15
ELLA FITZGERALD (1917-1996)
Ella was widely known as the"first lady of song." Her extraordinary vocal range and flexibility, combined with her gift for pich, rhythmic sense, and flawless dictation, made her one of America's most distinctive singers of Jazz and popular tunes."I sing like I feel."......Ella Fitzgerald
ELLA FITZGERALD by Ken Barnes S/N 12 x 15 Art Print $40
GEORGE BENSON
Appreciated as both musician and performer, George Benson has always had the dual personae of expert improviser and vibrant entertainer. Rounding out his singular approach with sly, seductive rhythm and blues, he’s earned himself an impeccable reputation as one of music’s most enterprising and engaging stars. His Breezin’ record, which included the hit “This Masquerade”, was the first jazz recording to attain platinum status.“I was an entertainer first…as a kid I sang and danced and played the ukulele in a nightclub. As my career has progressed, I’ve had the pleasure of playing with the baddest Jazz cats on the planet. But that doesn’t change my desire to entertain folks. That’s really who I am.”.....George Benson
GEORGE BENSON by Ken Barnes S/N 5"x 7" Art Print - $15
NINA SIMONE
Nina Simone’s Voice combined the improvisational approach of jazz and the modulations of the blues. She has an intense sense of timing often using silence as a musical element. Simone sings with a darkly evocative ability. Her onstage personality can enthuse a crowd into wild appreciation or diminish it into total silence.
“To be young, gifted and black…that’s where it’s at”…………Nina Simone
NINA SIMONE by Ken Barnes S/N 5"x 7" Art Print - $15
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