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Rank #52Jazz1960sLiving

Kenny Burrell

A consummate stylist whose elegant tone and harmonic sophistication made him a jazz guitar cornerstone.

96% approval

About Kenny Burrell

A consummate stylist whose elegant tone and harmonic sophistication made him a jazz guitar cornerstone.

Stats

Overall Rank
#52
Genre
Jazz
Era
1960s
Upvotes
7,100
Downvotes
300
Approval
96%

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