Calvin Keys


Calvin Keys was an American jazz guitarist, known for the several albums he released for Black Jazz Records.
Keys performed and recorded with Ray Charles, Ahmad Jamal, Jimmy Smith, John Handy, Bobby Hutcherson, Eddie Marshall, Sonny Stitt, Pharoah Sanders, Joe Henderson and Leon Williams.
Keys died from a stroke in Berkeley, California, on April 14, 2024, at the age of 82.

Discography

As leader

Shawn-Neeq Proceed with Caution! Criss Cross Full Court Press Maria's First Standard Keys Detours into Unconscious Rhythms Touch compilationAn Evening With Calvin Keys 2-CDCalvinesque Vertical Clearance Hand Made Portrait Electric Keys Close Enough For Love Simply Calvin
  • ''Blue Keys''

As sideman

With Ahmad JamalRecorded Live at Oil Can Harry's Steppin Out with a Dream One Night Song Live in Paris 1996
With others