Kenny Poole (October 5, 1947 – May 27, 2006) was an American jazz guitarist from
Cincinnati. Poole began playing guitar at age 14 after hearing the Chet Atkins
album Finger Style Guitar. Poole worked as a professional musician from 1966 and
performed in James Brown’s band from 1970 to 1974. Throughout a career focused
on Cincinnati local venues, Poole collaborated with artists including Jack
McDuff, Tal Farlow, Joe Pass, Herb Ellis, and Barney Kessel. Poole specialized
in bossa nova and chord melody solo playing. During the 1980s, Poole performed
as a duo with guitarist Cal Colli...