Jazz Articles about Kenney Polson

About Kenney Polson

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Kenney Polson: For Lovers Only

Read "For Lovers Only" reviewed by Geannine Reid

by Geannine Reid
April 7, 2019

Saxophonist Kenney Polson may not be a household name but he has a lengthy pedigree in jazz and smooth jazz. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri to a musical family; a grandfather worked with Count Basie and Cab Calloway and an uncle sang with the Coasters. Polson's discography since 2010 includes Serendipity (2014, No Slop Media), Paradise (2016, No Slop Media) and now For Lovers Only. The album is aptly titled and Polson's warm and fluid timbre ...

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Take Five with Kenney Polson

by AAJ Staff
January 15, 2019

About Kenney Polson Jazz saxophonist Kenney Polson is an accomplished performer, recording artist, composer and educator. Based in the Pacific Northwest, he has performed in over 50 countries. Known widely as a smooth jazz artist, his seasoned musical style incorporates Latin, classical, New Age, rhythm & blues, funk and gospel influences with a strong foundation on straight ahead jazz. Polson has appeared on U.S. television with jazz greats Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Heath, Phil Woods, David Sanborn and Wynton ...