Calvin Keys
Calvin Keys | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 6, 1942 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
| Died | April 14, 2024 (aged 82) Berkeley, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz, soul jazz |
| Occupations | Musician, composer |
| Instrument | Electric guitar |
| Years active | 1969–2024 |
| Labels | Black Jazz, Wide Hive |
Calvin Keys (February 6, 1942 – April 14, 2024) 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.