Remembering UK jazz saxophonist Kenny Graham on his birthday

Remembering bandleader and composer Kenny Graham with some of his classic Afro-Cubists and sound library recordings. 

Happy Birthday Kenny Graham!

Remembering Kenny Graham with his proto-reggae gem "Bongo Chant" from 1953 which inspired Lester Sterling's "Bangarang"

Whaddya mean you don't know Kenny Graham & His Satellites

Inspired by Louis "Moondog" Hardin, UK saxophonist Kenny Graham recorded Moondog and Suncat Suites with Stan Tracey and producer Joe Meek in 1957.  

Lester Sterling & Stranger Cole vs. Kenny Graham's Afro-Cubists

Stanger Cole & Lester Sterling's reggae classic "Bangarang" was inspired by Kenny Graham's Bongo Chant from 1953.