- Born
- 29 May 1958
Staten Island - Country
- United States
Biography
Kenny Washington is a jazz musician who plays drum kit. Kenny Washington was born on 29 May 1958 in Staten Island. The music is usually filed under jazz.
Kenny Washington (born May 29, 1958) is an American jazz drummer and music writer born in Staten Island, New York. His brother is bassist Reggie Washington. He grew up in the Stapleton Houses and attended P.S. 14. He studied at The High School of Music & Art, graduating in 1976. He has worked with Ronnie Mathews, Lee Konitz, Betty Carter, Johnny Griffin, Dizzy Gillespie, Clark Terry, George Cables, Benny Goodman, Lionel Hampton, Ahmad Jamal, Sonny Stitt, James Spaulding, Phil Woods, Bill Charlap, Bobby Watson, Curtis Lundy, and Tommy Flanagan. Washington serves on the faculty of SUNY Purchase and The Juilliard School. Washington's essays on contemporary and historical jazz figures have been featured in numerous jazz album releases and reissues.
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Kenny Washington play?
Kenny Washington is known for playing drum kit.
When and where was Kenny Washington born?
Kenny Washington was born 29 May 1958 in Staten Island.
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