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Kenny Horst
Born (1943-01-25) January 25, 1943 (age 81)
Saint Paul, Minnesota U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, Producer
Instrument(s)Drums
Years active1957–present
LabelsMainstream, Emarcy, Impulse!, Galaxy, New Jazz, Pacific Jazz, Evidence, Vogue, Marge
Websitehttp://www.kennyhorst.com

Kenny Horst is a Twin Cities based jazz drummer.[1], composer, record producer, club owner and booking agent who opened owned, and operated the St. Paul based night club the Artists' Quarter[2]. After 19 years of operation, he closed the club due to building ownership changing hands[3].

He has been playing jazz drums professionally since 1956, and still performs locally[4].

He released an album in 1981 which he composed, produced, and performed on all the tracks. It was recorded at Knu-tone Recording studios[5], and featured performers Bob Rockwell, Billy Peterson, Ben Sidran, Billy Schiell, Josh Weaver, Mark Waggoner[6] and Art Resnick[7][8].

He is a drummer and composer who has previously worked with artists such as Al Hirt, Bobby Lyle for three years at the Blue Note in New York, and toured with Jimmy McGriff.[7] He often accompanied and had a longstanding friendship with pianist Mose Allison. His nephew is pianist Will Kjeer[9] and his mother in law is vocalist Carol Martin[10] He was a founding member of How Birds Work [11].

References edit

  1. ^ https://jazzpolice.com/archives/12476
  2. ^ "the Artists' Quarter".
  3. ^ "Lights out at the Artists' Quarter". Star Tribune. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  4. ^ "Saturday Night Jazz returns! Now at KJ's Hideaway". Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  5. ^ Kenny Horst - Kenny Horst, 1981, retrieved 2023-10-09
  6. ^ Jazz, All About. "Mark Waggoner Musician - All About Jazz". All About Jazz Musicians. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  7. ^ a b Police, Jazz (2017-05-06). "More Minnesota Jazz Legends-The Elders, May 7 at the Minnesota History Center". Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  8. ^ Metason, Kenny Horst - Kenny Horst, retrieved 2023-10-09
  9. ^ Kjeer, Will (December 26, 2017). "Will Kjeer Trio with Billy Peterson and Kenny Horst at Vieux Carre', December 27". Jazz Police. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  10. ^ "Five nights of hometown jazz, heavy on the singers". MinnPost. 2008-03-21. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  11. ^ Police, Jazz (2017-06-16). "How Birds Work, Youth Showcase at the Black Dog, June 17". Twin Cities Jazz Festival. Retrieved 2024-01-12.

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Category:Biography (musicians) articles by importance Category:Jazz-blues musicians by instrument Category:Drummers