Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Detroit-based Jazz Drummer Gayelynn McKinney .. We caught up with her about her latest 2021 CD Zoot Suit Funk .. These days she reigns as one of the most accomplished drummers in Detroit. Her father was the legendary Jazz pianist and composer, Harold McKinney, who once played with Billie Holliday. Her mother was a noted singer. Te drums came to her .. she began playing at the age of 2 in her dad's basement and never stopped .. Her career is always full of goodness and bravado .. Enjoy the story ..
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