Kenny Werner

Kenny Werner
Born: Jan 1, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY
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Genre: Jazz
Styles: Post-Bop
Biography: Born November 19, 1951 in Brooklyn, Kenny Werner got an early start as a pianist. At the age of 11 he recorded a single with a fifteen-piece orchestra and appeared on television playing stride piano. He got an early start at the Manhattan School of Music, attending while still in high school, then becoming ...Read full biography
Copenhagen Calypso
Released: 1994
Label: Steeplechase
Critics' Rating:
One of two stunning CDs of solo piano recorded by Kenny Werner for Steeplechase -- upon hearing it one wonders why this brilliant pianist isn't more widely known. His takes of great standards such as "If ...Read full review
Beat Degeneration
Released: 2002
Label: Sunnyside Communications
Critics' Rating:
Pianist Kenny Werner is a wonderful improviser, who generally releases noteworthy solo recordings. Besides stints as an educator and author, Werner is also recognized as a first-call session musician. ...Read full review
More Kenny Werner albums: Main Albums (24), DVD/Video (1)
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