Jazz drummer. Born in Leytonstone. He played with Oscar Rabin on the radio, and then for several bandleaders including Jack Parnell, Johhny Dankworth and Ted Heath. He also accompanied singers such as Ella Fitzgerald, Tony Bennett, and Cleo Laine.
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Kenny Clare
Kenny Clare 1929 - 1984 acclaimed British jazz drummer born in Leytonstone, l...
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The 'Argyll Rooms' venue opened in 1806.  A new building was designed, as part of the Regent Street redevelopment, by John Nash himself, to provide a concert hall, other public rooms and shop space...
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