Kenny Clarke
- Type: Classic Bandleader
- Country: United States
- Born: 1914-01-09 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
- Died: 1985-01-26 in Montreuil-sous-Bois, France
- Active: 1931–1985
Biography
Nicknamed 'Klook,' Kenny Clarke was a revolutionary figure who pioneered the bebop style of drumming. He shifted the primary time-keeping from the bass drum to the ride cymbal, using the snare and bass drum for sharp, irregular accents ('dropping bombs'), a language still used today.
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Kenny Clarke Discography
- Bohemia After Dark (1955) - Album - rated 3.43/5
- Telefunken Blues (1955) - Album - rated 3.38/5