Died On This Date (April 3, 2009) Charlie Kennedy / Played Sax With Gene Krupa
themusicsover Charlie Kennedy
July 2, 1927 – April 3, 2009
Charlie Kennedy was a brilliant alto saxophonist who made his mark on the jazz world by performing in Gene Krupa’s band in the late ’40s. His solos can be heard on several of Krupa’s signatures songs of that era. Kennedy moved to the Los Angeles area in 1950 where he did session work on films like West Side Story and My Fair Lady. Kennedy passed away on April 3, 2009 after a struggle with pulmonary disease.