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Birth Name: Calvin Keys
Born: 6 February 1942 Died: 14 April 2024
Country of origin: 
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Jazz guitarist Calvin Keys is a legend among soul-jazz fans and known for his lean, muscular single-string solo style, Keys was born in 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska. His first musical influence was his father Otis, a well-known drummer who passed the music bug on to Calvin.
In 1971, he signed with Black Jazz label, released a pair of albums and played in the Ray Charles Orchestra. Keys' unique phrasing and his ability to balance sophisticated jazz harmonics with tough R&B and soul grooves were showcased nightly in the Charles band.
By 1975, Keys had relocated to the San Francisco Bay Area, where he became -- and remains --
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All That Jazz (9 music items)" Someone should reappraise Calvin's place in the history of jazz because he's more than just an amazing guitarist. All the albums I've listened to of his have been of a very high quality, not just in musicianship but the composition side. It is well proportioned, with plenty of curved peaks and valleys to hold your attention - just like a beautiful woman. The lines are clean and the surface feels smooth which is remarkable considering the many textures and timbres at play here. It is refres"
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