This week's guest is an Internationally celebrated drummer, composer, and bandleader
Gayelynn McKinney.  Her father was the legendary Jazz pianist and composer, Harold McKinney, who once played with Billie Holliday. Her mother was a noted singer.
listen to our conversation about her humble beginnings and her transformation from budding saxophone player to jazz drummer. She takes us on the journey to becoming one of the founding members of the group" Straight Ahead" and how she has become a leader of her own groups.

http://www.gayelynnmckinney.com/
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https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ChO2n28bCQxqQfUytcygg

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