Connie Kay - Wikipedia
WEBConrad Henry Kirnon (April 27, 1927 – November 30, 1994) known professionally as Connie Kay, was an American jazz and R&B drummer, [1] who was a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet. [2]
Connie Kay Musician - All About Jazz
WEBNov 17, 2006 · Connie Kay will forever be remembered as the legendary drummer/percussionist for the Modern Jazz Quartet. Self-taught on the drums, Kay played in the mid-'40s with Sir Charles Thompson, Miles Davis, and Cat Anderson.
Remembering the Great Connie Kay - YouTube
WEBConnie was a jazz and R&B drummer and member of the "Modern Jazz Quartet." Do you... We remember the great "Connie Kay" (Conrad Kirnon), born on April 27, 1927!
Connie Kay Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More ... | AllMusic
WEBNov 30, 1994 · Connie Kay. Longtime drummer with the Modern Jazz Quartet, recognized for his restraint, subtlety, and impeccable sense of swing. Read Full Biography.
Connie Kay, 67, Drummer, Dies; A Specialist of Sounds and Styles
WEBDec 3, 1994 · Connie Kay, a drummer best known for his work with the Modern Jazz Quartet, died on Wednesday at his home in Manhattan. He was 67. The cause was cardiac arrest, said his manager, Evelyn Levine.
Connie Kay; Longtime Drummer With Modern Jazz Quartet
WEBDec 2, 1994 · Drummer Connie Kay, who joined the Modern Jazz Quartet in 1955 as Kenny Clarke’s replacement, has died at age 67. He died in his sleep Wednesday night, a family spokesman said.
Connie Kay: Rhythm and Blues Master - by Vinnie Sperrazza
WEBFeb 6, 2024 · Connie Kay (born in 1927 as Conrad Kirnon in New York) was a master at generating heat while staying cool. In fact, Kay was the epitome of cool— unflustered and unconcerned, his casual demeanor misdirecting us from the …
Connie Kay, Jazz Drummer born - African American Registry
WEBHe was a Black jazz drummer. Self-taught on the drums, Kay played in the mid-'40s with Sir Charles Thompson, Miles Davis, and Cat Anderson. He was in Lester Young's quintet off and on during 1949-55 when he worked with Beryl Booker, Stan Getz, Coleman Hawkins, Charlie Parker, and others.
Connie Kay's Drums Purr and Tap, Not Thunder - The New York Times
WEBJan 30, 1990 · When the Modern Jazz Quartet opened a set at the Cafe Carlyle the other night with George Gershwin's ''Summertime,'' Connie Kay, the group's drummer for the last 35 years, turned in a...
Connie Kay - Musician - Music database - Radio Swiss Jazz
WEBNov 30, 1994 · Conrad Henry Kirnon (April 27, 1927 – November 30, 1994) known professionally as Connie Kay, was an American jazz and R&B drummer who was a member of the Modern Jazz Quartet. Self-taught on drums, he …
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