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Kenny Garrett
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Saxophonists · b. 1960

Kenny Garrett

American musician

Born
9 October 1960
Detroit
Country
United States
Active
1978–
Record labels
Atlantic Records, Warner Bros. Records, Nonesuch Records, Mack Avenue Records, Bellaphon
Discography
21 albums

Biography

Kenny Garrett is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, flute and alto saxophone. Kenny Garrett was born on 9 October 1960 in Detroit. The music is usually filed under jazz and jazz fusion. Record labels: Atlantic Records, Warner Bros. Records, Nonesuch Records and Mack Avenue Records. The discography here lists 21 albums, from “Introducing Kenny Garrett” (1985) to “Who Killed AI?” (2024). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters (2023).

Kenny Garrett (born October 9, 1960) is an American post-bop jazz musician and composer who gained recognition in his youth as a member of the Duke Ellington Orchestra and for his time with Miles Davis's band. Garrett's primary instruments are alto and soprano saxophone and flute. Since 1985, he has pursued a solo career.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Introducing Kenny Garrett 1985
Garrett 5 1989
Prisoner of Love 1989
African Exchange Student 1990
Black Hope 1992
Stars & Stripes / Live 1994 · Live
Triology 1995
Pursuance: The Music of John Coltrane 1996
Songbook 1997
Old Folks 1999
Simply Said 1999
Happy People 2002
Standard of Language 2003
Beyond the Wall 2006
Sketches of MD: Live at The Iridium feat. Pharoah Sanders 2008 · Live
Seeds From the Underground 2012
Pushing the World Away 2013
No Parking Tow Away Zone 2014
Do Your Dance! 2016
Sounds From the Ancestors 2021
Who Killed AI? 2024

Also plays on

Albums where Kenny Garrett is credited as a sideman

1989 Amandla — Miles Davis alto saxophone
1992 Doo‐Bop — Miles Davis alto saxophone

Standards written by Kenny Garrett

TitleKeyFormGroove
Wayne's Thang E minor AA · 16 Medium-up swing

Analysed solos by Kenny Garrett

Awards

Listen on Spotify

Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Kenny Garrett play?

Kenny Garrett is known for playing saxophone, flute and alto saxophone.

When and where was Kenny Garrett born?

Kenny Garrett was born 9 October 1960 in Detroit.

What are Kenny Garrett's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Introducing Kenny Garrett (1985), Garrett 5 (1989), Prisoner of Love (1989), African Exchange Student (1990) and Black Hope (1992).

External links

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