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McKinney Zone Quartet featuring Gayelynn & Carlos McKinney
Gayelynn and Carlos McKinney, part of Detroit's renowned McKinney family, played with Ralphe Armstrong and Alex Colista at Cliff Bell’s on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at 9:30 p.m. They honored the family's jazz legacy live on stage.
Drummer Gayelynn McKinney comes from Detroit’s notable McKinney family; her father was the respected composer and pianist Harold McKinney, and her mother was a talented singer. She shared the stage with Grammy-winning pianist and producer Carlos McKinney to celebrate their family’s musical heritage. Gayelynn has worked with music greats like Aretha Franklin, and Carlos is known for his Grammy-winning work with artists such as Rihanna. Their show was a live tribute to jazz traditions and their family’s lasting influence.
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