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Ben Kynard was born on 28 February, 1920 in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a Ben Kynard was American jazz saxophonist American jazz saxophonist. Discover Ben Kynard's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 92 years old?

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Age 92 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 28 February, 1920
Birthday 28 February
Birthplace Eureka Springs, Arkansas
Date of death July 5, 2012
Died Place Kansas City
Nationality United States

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1920

Ben Kynard (February 28, 1920 – July 5, 2012) was an American jazz saxophonist (alto and baritone).

He was known through his collaboration with Lionel Hampton, as a composer and arranger.

Ben D. Kynard was born on February 28, 1920, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.

He learned how to play saxophone from his brother.

1938

He graduated in 1938 from Sumner High School in Kansas City, Kansas.

Kynard appeared in nightclubs as a youth.

1945

Kynard worked from 1945 to 1984 at 51 recording sessions, with Willis Jackson, Sonny Parker, Joe Thomas and in 1948 Billie Holiday (I Cover the Waterfront).

Ben Kynard was an uncle of the organist Charles Kynard.

1946

After completing military service in the U. S. Army, he played from 1946 to 1953 in the Lionel Hampton orchestra, for which he arranged, and in 1946 composed the title "Red Top".

1947

Hampton recorded the song for Decca in 1947 and was soon covered by Gene Ammons, However, Kynard did not get enough royalties.

"Red Top" was later also recorded by musicians such as David Allen, Anthony Braxton, Dexter Gordon, Louis Jordan, Erroll Garner, Slide Hampton, Woody Herman and His Orchestra, King Pleasure / Betty Carter, and Eddie Vinson.

After Kynard had left the Hampton band, he worked for 32 years at the United States Postal Service in Kansas City; He also played jazz in night clubs and wrote compositions for local musicians.

2012

He died on July 5, 2012, in Kansas City.