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Il suo unico album come leader, intitolato Kenny Kirkland, fu inciso per la GRP Records nel 1991. Kirkland venne trovato morto a Queens, New York, nel suo appartamento il 13 novembre 1998; aveva appena 43 anni.
When Branford Marsalis assumed the high-visibility role of bandleader for NBC TV's The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Kirkland became the band's pianist. In 1991, he released his debut as a leader, Kenny Kirkland, on GRP Records.
Robert Hurst (born October 4, 1964) is an American jazz bassist. Biography. Hurst played guitar early in his career before concentrating on bass. He worked with Out of the Blue in 1985 and also did work with musicians such as Tony Williams, Mulgrew Miller, Harry Connick Jr., Geri Allen, Russell Malone, and Steve Coleman.
Muenchner Klaviersommer - 1990 - more here at https://www.drummerworld.com#jefftainwatts #drummerworld
The album features, among others, Branford's long-term group members Kenny Kirkland (piano), Robert Hurst (bass), and Jeff 'Tain' Watts (drums), players who have helped the leader shape his musical point of view.
Jeff " Tain " Watts (born January 20, 1960) is a jazz drummer who has performed with Wynton Marsalis, Branford Marsalis, Betty Carter, Michael Brecker, Alice Coltrane, Ravi Coltrane, and others. Biography. Watts got the nickname "Tain" from Kenny Kirkland when they were on tour in Florida and drove past a Chieftain gas station. [1] .
15 apr 2013 · Trumpeter Wynton Marsalis made him his bottom man for the better part of the '80s, and as part of saxophonist Branford Marsalis fabled "X-men," Hurst, pianist Kenny Kirkland, and drummer Jeff Tain Watts were considered to be arguably the best rhythm section in jazz during that period.
