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Kynard De La Bere (born 1991), American track and field athlete
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Kynard is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Ben Kynard (1920–2012), American jazz saxophonist *Charles Kynard (1933–1979), American soul jazz/acid jazz organist *Erik Kynard Erik Kynard Jr. (born February 3, 1991) is an American track and field athlete who competes in the high jump. In his Olympic debut at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London as a 21-year-old, he won a silver medal in the men's high jump. His silver me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Kynard
Ben Kynard (February 28, 1920 – July 5, 2012) was an American jazz saxophonist (Alto saxophone, alto and Baritone saxophone, baritone). He was known through his collaboration with Lionel Hampton, as a composer and arranger. Early life Ben D. Kynard was born on February 28, 1920, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He learned how to play saxophone from his brother. He graduated in 1938 from Sumner Academy of Arts & Science, Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kansas. Career Kynard appeared in nightclubs as a youth. After completing military service in the US Army, U. S. Army, he played from 1946 to 1953 in the Lionel Hampton orchestra, for which he arranged, and in 1946 composed the title "Red Top". Hampton recorded the song for Decca in 1947 and was soon covered by Gene Ammons, However, Kynard did not get enough royalties. "Red Top" was later also recorded by musicians such as Rockin' Dave Allen, David Allen, Anthony Braxton, Dexter Gordon, Louis Jordan, Erroll Garner, Slide Hampton ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Charles Kynard
Charles Kynard (20 February 1933 – 8 July 1979) was an American soul jazz/ acid jazz organist born in St. Louis, Missouri. Kynard first played piano then switched to organ and led a trio in Kansas City including Tex Johnson (flute, sax) and Leroy Anderson (drums). In 1963, he settled to Los Angeles and his band featured guitarists Cal Green and Ray Crawford, drummer Johnny Kirkwood. Discography As leader * ''Where It's At!'' (Pacific Jazz, 1963) * ''Warm Winds'' with Buddy Collette (World Pacific, 1964) * ''Professor Soul'' (Prestige, 1968) * ''The Soul Brotherhood'' (Prestige, 1969) * ''Reelin' with the Feelin''' (Prestige, 1969) * ''Afro-Disiac'' (Prestige, 1970) * ''Wa-Tu-Wa-Zui (Beautiful People)'' (Prestige, 1971) * ''Charles Kynard'' (Mainstream, 1971) * '' Woga'' (Mainstream, 1972) * ''Your Mama Don't Dance'' (Mainstream, 1973) As sideman * Johnny Almond, ''Hollywood Blues'' (Deram, 1969) * Paul Jeffrey, ''Paul Jeffrey'' (Mainstream, 1974) * Les McCann, '' The Gos ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |