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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
InstrumentDrums
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 is still playing actively in the Twin Cities area and has been since 1956.[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 Bob Malach, Al Hirt, Bobby Lyle for three years at the Blue Note in Minneapolis, and toured with Jimmy McGriff.[7] He briefly toured with the Ohio Hustlers (later known as The Ohio Players). He often accompanied and had a longstanding friendship with pianist Mose Allison[9]. His nephew is pianist Will Kjeer[10] and his mother in law is vocalist Carol Martin[11] He was a founding member of How Birds Work [12].

References

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  1. ^ https://jazzpolice.com/archives/12476
  2. ^ "the Artists' Quarter".
  3. ^ "Lights out at the Artists' Quarter". Star Tribune. 27 December 2013. 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. ^ Espeland, Pamela (2008-10-03). "Mose Allison: Where jazz meets blues". MinnPost. Retrieved 2024-09-20.
  10. ^ 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.
  11. ^ "Five nights of hometown jazz, heavy on the singers". MinnPost. 2008-03-21. Retrieved 2023-10-09.
  12. ^ 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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