Kenny Clarke, born Kenneth Spearman Clarke on January 9, 1914, was a highly influential American jazz drummer and bandleader. He was a key figure in the development of bebop in the 1940s and is best known for his role as the house drummer at Minton's Playhouse, a nightclub in New York City that was a hotspot for the early development of bebop. Clarke's innovative approach to drumming, particularly his use of the ride
... MeerKenny Clarke, born Kenneth Spearman Clarke on January 9, 1914, was a highly influential American jazz drummer and bandleader. He was a key figure in the development of bebop in the 1940s and is best known for his role as the house drummer at Minton's Playhouse, a nightclub in New York City that was a hotspot for the early development of bebop. Clarke's innovative approach to drumming, particularly his use of the ride cymbal to keep time rather than the bass drum, helped to redefine the role of the drummer in jazz music and paved the way for modern drumming techniques.
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