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Kenny Clarke — Jazz Pioneer
Kenny Clarke — Jazz Pioneer
by Ed Thigpen
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18th May 2018
The truth of the matter is, Kenny Clarke is perhaps more responsible for the evolution of modern jazz drumming than any other single individual. The man is, in fact, the ultimate pioneer.
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