Kenny Burrell date of birth:
July 31, 1931
How old is Kenny Burrell?
94
Where was Kenny Burrell born?
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
What is Kenny Burrell nationality?
American
What is Kenny Burrell's occupation?
Musician
What genre is Kenny Burrell's work?
Bebop, blues, cool jazz, Hard bop, Soul jazz, Cool jazz, Blues
What instruments does Kenny Burrell play?
Guitar, vocals
Short Biography
Kenneth Earl "Kenny" Burrell (born July 31, 1931) is an American jazz guitarist known for his collaborations with Jimmy Smith, including the 1965 Billboard Top Twenty hit album Organ Grinder Swing. He has cited jazz guitarists Charlie Christian and Django Reinhardt as influences, along with blues musicians T-Bone Walker and Muddy Waters. Burrell also serves as a professor and Director of Jazz Studies at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.