Kenny Drew was born in New York City in August of 1928. At the age of 5, he began studying classical piano with a private teacher and at 8, gave a recital. This early background is similar to that of Bud Powell, the man who later became his main inspiration as a jazz pianist. After digging Fats Waller, at 12, and then Art Tatum and Teddy Wilson, Drew attended the High School of Music and Art. He was known as a hot boogie woogie player but passed through this phase before graduation.
This 1998 CD has all of the music from two formerly scarce 10" LPs. Trumpeter Howard McGhee heads an all-star group that includes trombonist J.J. Johnson, tenor-saxophonist Brew Moore, pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Curly Russell and drummer Max Roach on "I'll Remember April," an original by the leader and four songs (plus an alternate take) by Drew who was making his recording debut. Because it was the tail-end of the 78 era, all of the performances are between 2:34 and 3:07 in length but the concise solos are generally quite strong. Although McGhee gets the top billing on this CD, the second half of this disc is actually by the Kenny Drew Trio (with Russell and drummer Art Blakey)
Howard McGhee - Introducing The Kenny Drew Trio (1950-53) [1998]
part1
http://www.sendspace.com/file/njvdlx
part2
http://www.sendspace.com/file/d0qsd1
A heck of a rare jazz album – and a great one too! This obscure session was cut by pianist Kenny Drew in Hollywood in 1955, with a sharp-edged west coast quartet that includes LA boppers Leroy Vinnegar on bass and Larry Marable on drums, as well as the overlooked Joe Maini on alto – a really great talent who makes the album one of Drew's greatest from the 50s.
Kenny Drew Quartet - Talkin' & Walkin' [1955]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/iw7wre
Kenny Drew, with the assistance of bassist Paul Chambers (whose bowed solos are always welcome) and drummer Philly Joe Jones, explores six standards and two of his originals.
Although Drew would have to move to Europe in the early '60s in order to get the recognition he deserved, it is obvious (in hindsight) from this enjoyable date that he was already a major improviser.
Kenny Drew Trio [1956]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/dkwviz
Kenny Drew Quintet & Quartet - This Is New [1957]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/gdsqi4
It seems strange that (with the exception of a 1960 session for Blue Note) this would be pianist Kenny Drew's last session as a leader until 1973. With bassist Wilbur Ware and drummer Philly Joe Jones, Drew interprets eight Rodgers and Hart tunes, five written for the play "Pal Joey" and three of their earlier hits that were included in the film version.
Kenny Drew Trio - Pal Joey [1957]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/8sddfl
The only Blue Note recording under Kenny Drew's leadership and the last to be released under his name for a thirteen-year period, during which time the pianist would relocate to Europe,
Kenny Drew - Undercurrent [1960]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/acfo16
After a long period off of records (at least as a leader), pianist Kenny Drew emerged in 1973 for a duo session with bassist Niels Pederson.
Kenny Drew & Niels Pedersen - Duo [1973]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/b6pgm1
Kenny Drew & Niels Pedersen - Duo 2 [1974]
part1
http://www.sendspace.com/file/j1a7at
part2
http://www.sendspace.com/file/2onsu0
Kenny Drew - Dark Beauty [1974]
part1
http://www.sendspace.com/file/wqfga6
part2
http://www.sendspace.com/file/yhcukp
Kenny Drew Trio - If You Could See Me Now [1974]
part1
http://www.sendspace.com/file/q3ilpg
part2
http://www.sendspace.com/file/8pbqvy
Kenny Drew - Morning [1975]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/pzlzzw
Kenny Drew - Ruby My Dear [1977]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/bppnmf
Pianist Kenny Drew (1928-1993) had lived in Copenhagen since 1964. This album was recorded during one of his rare visits to New York, his home town.
Kenny Drew - Lite Flite [1977]
part1
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ocwyhq
part2
http://www.sendspace.com/file/3252qr
For this very worthy Matrix LP, flugelhornist Clark Terry is joined by three residents of Denmark, all American expatriates: pianist Kenny Drew, bassist Red Mitchell and drummer Ed Thigpen. Their repertoire of mostly little-known group originals is fresh, and C.T., who has yet to record an unworthy album, is in typically joyful form. This was the beginning of his association with Red Mitchell, who joins Terry on the vocal of "Snavset Blues."
Kenny Drew - A Child Is Born [1978]
part1
http://www.sendspace.com/file/qojf7l
part2
http://www.sendspace.com/file/z2egg6
Kenny Drew - For Sure! [1978]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/z2egg6
Kenny Drew Trio - Afternoon In Europe [1980]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/ywm74q
Kenny Drew Trio - The Lullaby [1982]
http://www.sendspace.com/file/zbpu8p
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