Kenny Garrett News

 
Lexington Herald Leader
Kenny Garrett honors his mentors on new CD
San Francisco Chronicle
No one bothered to tell alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett when, in 1978, he joined the Duke Ellington Orchestra, under the direction of the late leader's son Mercer Ellington, that newcomers were expected to sit at the back of the band bus.
Critic's pick: Kenny Garrett, 'Seeds from the Underground'Lexington Herald Leader

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Kenny Garrett at Catalina Bar and Grill
Los Angeles Times
A fiery post-bop saxophonist who first came up as part of Miles Davis' band in the late '80s and early '90, Kenny Garrett could be counted on for a number of scene-stealing turns while touring with Chick Corea's Grammy-nominated Five Peace Band — no ...


 
Jazz: Kenny Garrett
San Jose Mercury News
By Richard Scheinin When he's on (and he usually is), he's an overwhelming improvisor, blowing scarifying solos, which move up and up, from plateau to plateau, often for 20 or 30 minutes at a stretch. He's a funky Coltrane, also an heir to swinging ...

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Garrett named head coach of Lady Rebels
Madison Courier
Kenny Garrett has spent the last 22 years in the Southwestern basketball program coaching under some of the most legendary names in the sport's history and now he is ready to use the knowledge he has gained in his own career.


 
CD Reviews: Rufus Wainwright; Proph; Monster House; Kenny Garrett
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Rufus Wainwright is a most fortunate son: He was born to the impressive legacy of talented parents (Loudon Wainwright III and the late Kate McGarrigle) but has never shied away from fashioning his own musical identity. Even when dabbling in opera or ...

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New York Daily News
JazzReach educates schoolkids about jazz
New York Daily News
Jack DeJohnette, Christian McBride, Antonio Sanchez, Bruce Hornsby, Ravi Coltrane, Jane Mohheit and Kenny Garrett are just a few of the working musicians who have done benefits or otherwise supported the group's efforts. Schuman fell in love with the ...


 
San Francisco Examiner
San Francisco Greek Film Festival begins
San Francisco Examiner
Alto saxophonist Kenny Garrett performs at Yoshi's, joined by fellow members of his quartet. “Seeds From the Underground” is the jazz artist's latest album. [8 pm, Yoshi's, 1330 Fillmore St., SF] Eleni Gage: The debut novelist talks about “Other Waters ...