1991 · Kenny Kirkland
Black Codes (From the Underground)
Library — Piano
Kenny Kirkland
1 album as leader and 17 as sideman (1980–1999), each listed chronologically.
As Leader · 1
As Sideman · 17
Notes on these albums · 6
Charnett Moffett
Wynton Marsalis1982 · Wynton Marsalis
In 1982, when Wynton asked his brother Branford who he knew for a new band, the answer was: call Kenny Kirkland, and put Jeff "Tain" Watts on drums. Watts was an unknown Berklee student at the time; that single recommendation set the entire rhythm section of Wynton's 1980s quartet and put both men on the map.
— Statement stmt-branford-marsalis-on-kenny-kirkland
1985 · Black Codes (From the Underground)
When Kenny Kirkland died suddenly in 1998, a reporter told Branford Marsalis he was 'reconsidering Wynton's band.' Branford cut him off: the pianist had been a name in the small print while alive — and only in death was he worth a second look?
— Statement stmt-branford-marsalis-on-kenny-kirkland-3
1999 · Citizen Tain
In 1984, Wynton Marsalis — already a rising star — called his quintet's pianist Kenny Kirkland and drummer Jeff 'Tain' Watts the best young players on the scene, yet completely unrecognized. The spotlight stayed on the leader; the sidemen he rated above himself remained unknown.
— Statement stmt-wynton-marsalis-on-kenny-kirkland
1987 · Michael Brecker
Michael Brecker
1987 · Net Man
Charnett Moffett's 1987 debut Net Man, recorded at age 20, turned out to be a family affair — his father Charles Moffett and brother Cody Moffett both played on it — with veteran drummer Al Foster also sitting in.
