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Kenny Rankin

1940 – 2009

American singer-songwriter

Songwriter Jazz musician Singer-songwriter
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About Kenny Rankin

Lived 1940 – 2009 (aged 69). Kenny Rankin was an American songwriter, jazz musician, singer-songwriter and musician.

Personal life and death He was married to Yvonne Rodriguez-Calderone. He died of lung cancer on June 7, 2009, three weeks after he was diagnosed with the illness.

Selected discography Albums

Mind-Dusters (Mercury, 1967) Family (Mercury, 1969) Like a Seed (Little David, 1972) Silver Morning (Little David, 1974) Inside (Little David, 1975) The Kenny Rankin Album (Little David, 1977) After the Roses (Atlantic, 1980) Hiding in Myself (Cypress, 1988) Because of You (Chesky, 1991) Professional Dreamer (Private Music, 1995) Here in My Heart (Private Music, 1997) The Bottom Line Encore Collection (The Bottom Line, 1999) A Christmas Album (Rankin Music, 1999) Haven't We Met? (Image Entertainment, 2001) A Song for You (Verve, 2002)

As guest With Benny Carter Benny Carter Songbook (MusicMasters, 1996) Benny Carter Songbook Volume II (MusicMasters, 1997)

Art Garfunkel's album Lefty, duet on "I Wonder Why" 1988

Michael Franks' album Passion Fruit, background vocals on "Sunday Morning Here With You" 1983

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Important facts

Born
10 February 1940, Manhattan
Birth century
20th century
Died
7 June 2009, Los Angeles
Occupation
Songwriter, jazz musician, singer-songwriter, musician
Nationality
United States
Education
Bishop Dubois High School
Also known as
Kenneth Joseph Rankin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kenny Rankin?

American singer-songwriter (1940-2009)

When was Kenny Rankin born?

Kenny Rankin was born on 10 February 1940 in Manhattan.

When did Kenny Rankin die?

Kenny Rankin died on 7 June 2009 in Los Angeles.

What was Kenny Rankin's occupation?

Kenny Rankin was a songwriter, jazz musician, singer-songwriter and musician.

What nationality was Kenny Rankin?

Kenny Rankin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kenny Rankin

· Wikidata: Q289070

· DBpedia: Kenny Rankin

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