Red McKenzie
Red McKenzie, born William McKenzie on October 14, 1899 in St. Louis, Missouri,
was an American jazz vocalist and musician. In 1923, he founded the Mound City
Blue Blowers. The group also used the name Red McKenzie and the Candy Kids and
recorded with Glenn Miller, Pee Wee Russell, and Coleman Hawkins. McKenzie
collaborated with Eddie Condon, Gene Krupa, and Coleman Hawkins. He worked as a
music agent and became a notable figure in the 52nd Street jazz clubs, returning
to New York in 1944 before dying of liver cirrhosis on February 7, 1948 at age
48.
It's the Talk of the TownEddie Condon, Joe Marsala, Red McKenzie, Gene Schroeder, Butterfield, Cary, McGarity, Wettling and Weiss
2:03
DinahRed McKenzie
2:03
After You've GoneRed McKenzie
2:02
Tiger RagRed McKenzie and The Mound City Blue Blowers
Tiger Rag / Deep Second Street Blues
3:01
Just FriendsRed McKenzie
Just Friends
2:56
When My Sugar Walks Down the StreetRed McKenzie and McKenzie's Candy Kids
2:52
