| No One Else But Kenny | ||||
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| Studio album by The Kenny Davern Trio | ||||
| Released | November 21, 2006 | |||
| Recorded | March 19, 2006 | |||
| Genre | Swing | |||
| Label | Sackville | |||
| Producer | Kenny Davern | |||
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No One Else But Kenny is a studio album by clarinetist Kenny Davern that was recorded shortly before his death. Davern breaks from his dixieland style in favor of a more swinging sound.
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| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings |   [1] |
Jazz Times said while the drum performance was confusing, the collaboration between Kenny Davern and David Boeddinghaus was pleasant. [2]
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