Hello to all the fans Kenny Dorham:
I have recently been directed to this site and I'm please to read that so many of my Dad's fans and listeners are still enjoying his music. I have read through many of the comments and I can say at the start that much of KD's time away from recording was devoted to among other things a tremendous amount of musical arranging for other musicians for which he did not get or would not take credit in in writing. He considered many of the musicians who visited our home to visit, rehearse or seek the opinion of my Dad (always an honest opinion) as friends and warriors for jazz, to get their music heard, respect and valued.
My Dad was not a self-centered or self-consious man, he was a highly principled man, sometimes even to a fault. He stuck by what he believed in, (even in unpopular beliefs or those not embraced by the majority) and would be hard pressed to compromise himself. He accepted all that came with those beliefs including sometimes harsh consequences.
Also during this time he spent with his five daughters of which I am one. I very much appreciate this discussion stream regarding his music, and I wanted to provide a small insight to the man. He was a loving father who had high expectations for his children. I continue to keep the flame burning and have in the past few years assisted in mounting concerts of his music and spoken on radio and cable TV, which I enjoyed, and hearing from fans and those who heard him play live. A few have been kind enough to send a photo.
I hope to join you at this site again in the near future with news regarding future plans.
Yours in Jazz,
JazzGirl3