About Tiny Kahn
Lived 1924 – 1953 (aged 28–29). Tiny Kahn was an American jazz musician and musician.
Norman "Tiny" Kahn (1923 – August 19, 1953) was an American jazz drummer, arranger, and composer.
He was born in New York, United States. He also performed and recorded with Red Rodney, Serge Chaloff, Lester Young, Al Cohn, and Stan Getz.
Discography credits Serge Chaloff, The Complete Small Group Bop Sessions (Jazz Factory, 1999) Al Cohn, Al Cohn's Tones (Savoy, 1956) Stan Getz, The Complete Roost Recordings (Blue Note, 1997) Al Haig, Meets the Master Saxes Vol. Three (Spotlite, 1980) Bill Harris, Bill Harris Herd (Norgran, 1956) J. J. Johnson and Kai Winding, Jay & Kai (Savoy, 1955) Boyd Raeburn, On the Air Vol. 2 (Hep, 1974) Lester Young, The Aladdin Sessions (Blue Note, 1975)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Tiny Kahn?
American drummer (1924–1953)
When was Tiny Kahn born?
Tiny Kahn was born in 1924 in New York City.
When did Tiny Kahn die?
Tiny Kahn died on 19 August 1953 in New York City.
What was Tiny Kahn's occupation?
Tiny Kahn was a jazz musician and musician.
What nationality was Tiny Kahn?
Tiny Kahn was American.
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