Podcast appearances and mentions of Kenny Dennis

Tonight's Jazz Feature is a tribute to the late vibraphonist Roy Ayers. Roy passed away recently on March 4,2025 at age 84. Although he was more famous for a style called Neo Jazz/Funk Fusion and had many hit recordings we're going to return to his more than promising debut album called "West Coast Vibes". It was done before Roy moved to that other area which he gained the most fame. Roy proved on this debut album that he was a new fresh voice of the vibraphone. It was recorded in July of 1963 in Los Angeles, Roy's home town with the fine tenor and soprano saxophonist Curtis Amy, the fine pianist Jack Wilson, Bill Plummer or Victor Gaskin on bass and Tony Bazley or Kenny Dennis on drums. The album wa produced by the great Jazz writer, Leonard Feather and gives us 10 tunes mixing standards with original compositions. "West Coast Vibes" is a fine debut for someone who went a long way in music and never lost the respect of his peers. Enjoy!

From MF DOOM to Slim Shady to Dr Octagon, hip-hop has a long history of artists with multiple personas, but none so charming or whimsical as Kenny Dennis –Serengeti's loveable mustachioed Chicagoan. Last month, the prolific Illinois native released the latest chapter in his KDz series – brimming with lore and answers! Here, we discuss and unpack the Kenny Dennis saga in a revealing and expansive interview. A MUST hear for fans of Geti and Kenny!

John and Scotto review the fourth installment in the Kenny Dennis saga, Kenny Dennis III by Serengeti.Youtube AudioStream Downloadhttp://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/archive.org/download/thehearingserengeti/thehearingserengeti.mp3 Kenny Dennis III on Spotifyhttps://open.spotify.com/album/2j0MflyuaRM5aJ5t2SZKXEKenny Dennis III on Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoB11Z8A5Nz9Z_cK2bc5cY0YPiY_7OBjs PlaylistsJohn’s Best of The Hearing Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/playlist/6hWWxJqHZNu0MY6kS35dRlScotto’s Best of The Hearing Playlisthttps://open.spotify.com/user/1232945495/playlist/2DHpKN5k4T7M7nDFl9aXaeThe Playlist of Unoriginalityhttps://open.spotify.com/user/1232945495/playlist/4nVqHVlBVgSVass55VwPxM

Chicago rapper and creator of Kenny Dennis character, Serengeti, reveals what KD is up to now on new album "AJAI"

I sit down with Kenny Dennis who's an expert in the digital marketing space as he shares strategies for freelancers, artists, and creatives to start getting leads, building their email list, and gaining more clients. Want to SAVE TIME searching for the BEST video gear? Download my Video Gear Guide for FREE! bit.ly/2GxSclu If you know someone that can benefit from this episode please share it! Connect With Kenny: https://www.instagram.com/kkrdennis/ Connect With Me: www.mikezunigafilms.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mikezunigafilms/message

What’s up everybody, welcome to the Mike Zuniga Films Podcast. On this episode I have with me Kenny Dennis. He is a digital marketer and entrepreneur. Kenny shares how he got his start in business after graduating college, the importance of trusting in your decisions, to how filmmakers and creatives can earn additional revenue on top of their current projects. Connect with Kenny Instagram http://www.instagram.com/kkrdennis Instagram http://www.instagram.com/raekeninc Website: https://karladennis.net Connect with Mike Zuniga Films on Social Media: Instagram http://www.instagram.com/mikezunigafilms Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mikezunigafilms Youtube http://bit.ly/1Tq3lVt --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mikezunigafilms/message

DrDebzz Opening ShpielNo wonder many folks get sick, are hospitalized, or become suicidal between Halloween and New Years.  Everyone's trying to outdo the pack with extravagant outfits, elaborate gifts, expensive decorations, fancy-schmancy parties, attractive eye candy on their arm. Bequeath yourself a stress free season by taking a tizzy from running running running doing doing doing and practice being being being. Contemplate the true meaning of the holidays which is your presence not your presents.I used to ask my dad what he wanted as a gift and he'd say "For you to be happy." I never knew where to acquire that until now. Happiness is an inside job, nothing material can bring lasting peace of mind body and spirit. Today I treasure a welcoming smile, a nonjudgmental ear, ahug to heal the loneliness. Here's a novel concept: A certificate under the Xmas tree or Chanukah bush for an hour of your uninterrupted undivided noncritical focused attention. Consider bestowing integrity, dignity, honor, honesty, candidness, respect, and virtuosity upon those in your karass.Guest CallerJeff of North Hollywood, has been dealing with trust issues since he discovered his wife sexting with an old flame.  Eventhough she's completely cut off ties with her ex, he still can't seem to let it go.Write In QuestionDawn's boyfriend mocks her in public. He insists it's all in gest and she's just overly sensitive. Dawn wants to make him understand how hurtful this is and get him to stop.Confidence Boosters/Esteem BuildersI have a fundamental right to a nurturing environment. I seek to live a peaceful life, free from emotional/verbal abuse.I am a valuable human being. I have the right to be treated with respect. If I allow myself to be mistreated, I am teaching that it is okay for others to abuse me.I believe in myself whether or not anyone else does. Approval from others isn't essential to my well-being.Featured ArtistMarsha Bartenetti in a Live Phone Interview candidly reveals the meaning of music in her life, advice for aspiring artists, what she believes is the key to finding and keeping love, and much more. Hear her unique version of the Sting tune, "Fragile," with Kevin Madill, Piano; Jerry Cortez (Tower of Power), Guitar; Andy Leftwich, Violin; Danny O’Lannerghty, Bass; Marcus Finnie, Drums; Background Singers: Connye Florence, Lori D. Hall, Michael Mishaw. Don't miss Marsha LIVE this Wednesday December 5th for her 3rd Annual Christmas Show at Catalina's Jazz Club in Hollywood, sharing the stage with superstar musicians: Steve Rawlins, Piano; John B. Williams, Bass; Kenny Dennis, Drums; Dori Amarilio, Guitar; Stephan Oberhoff, keyboard, rhythm, bg vocals; plus special guest singers, Tom Culver and Bobby Arias! Reservations are strongly suggested. Call (323) 466-2210 or go to www.catalinajazzclub.com.DrDebzz Call-in Advice Talk Show "Sleepless in Studio City" Airs Nightly Sun-Fri 9pm PT / midnight ET with new episodes Sat 9pm & midnight PT / midnight & 3am ET at AmericanHeartsRadio.com.Celebrated columnist, lauded life coach, skilled family mediator, DrDebzz offers heartfelt help, inspiration, positivity,a nurturing spirit, and transformative tools.DrDebzz has been deemed “The new relationship GURU…a West Coast Dr. Laura and East Coast Carrie Bradshaw!” Fans describe her as a “soulful gifted fun impressive” radio personality; with a “captive confident soothing melodious and simply lovely voice;” an “alluring way of telling her-story;” so"spiritually alive and giving LOVE to humanity.”Phone Life Coaching Sessions are available 24/7. Set up a Complimentary Consultation at 818-753-8898;allthatdezz.webs.com; or sleeplessinstudiocity@gmail.comListen now on iTunes!

Kenny Dennis shares some advice and tips for young entrepreneurs or those beginning their journey as entrepreneurs that has helped him grow his media business Raeken Live: 1. Attention 2. Resourcefulness 3. Tell a Story 4. Digital Marketing 5. Networking Find Kenny: Instagram http://www.instagram.com/kkrdennis Website http://www.raekenlive.com Find Mike Zuniga Films: YouTube http://www.youtube.com/mikezunigafilms Instagram http://www.instagram.com/mikezunigafilms Facebook http://www.facebook.com/mikezunigafilms Twitter http://www.twitter.com/mikezunigafilms --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mikezunigafilms/message

Chicago Hip Hop artist Serengeti has created his own universe of characters and narratives. His main protagonist and alter ego, Kenny Dennis, has been at the center of this universe all along. But this new release from Serengeti puts to rest the story of a former Grimm Teachaz member who has a ongoing beef with Shaquille O'Neal and who loves all things Chicago. Jill Hopkins spoke with Serengeti about the last chapter of Kenny Dennis. For more info about the album, Serengeti and Kenny Dennis, visit: http://dennis6e.com

Hey guys… Tony Trimm here. On this episode we interview my good friend (Dave) Serengeti who’s credited for giving me my stage name “Trimm.” He’s a prolific and genre-bending rapper/softball pitcher from Chicago that went to the same college as Hannibal and I. He also goes by the alias Kenny Dennis who made the iconic Chicago anthem “Dennehy” and has collaborated with Open Mike Eagle, Anders Holms, Sufjans Stevens and myself. We recorded this one back in July at my apartment and talk about Hannibal’s credit score, Berlin nightlife, lunchables and ordering a deep dish pizza to be delivered 22,000 blocks west to LA from Chicago. Follow him on Instagram @serengetidave and buy his stuff at Serengetiraps.bigcartel.com and audiorecon.com 2:00 - On the Road w/ Serengeti 4:20 - Final Kenny Dennis Chapter? 8:00 - Character Development 10:50 - West of Western 14:00 - Work w/ Open Mike + Sisyphus 17:30 - Writing Approach 20:00 - Softball Stats 21:10 - Baby Driver? Acting? 23:45 - HB Message to Lollapalooza 26:07 - Rambler Euro Plans? Berlin Sex Party 28:15 - How many kids? 30:40 - HB Credit Score 34:00 - You fuck w/ Lunchables? 37:10 - Tony’s E Liquid Sponsor 37:48 - Weak Ass Walk Out Music 40:50 - Hotel Rituals 41:50 - Gang Member? Last Existential Crisis?

The great Sonny Stitt was a true master of the alto and tenor saxophone and yet was saddled by some critics as being "an imitator". On alto he bore some superficial similarities to Charlie Parker but that was as he said, "Bird and I listened to the same cats and were influenced by them". On the larger tenor his influences were less clear and he wasn't criticized as much but because of his flowing ideas and his formidable technique but he was often accused of being "glib". Somehow he couldn't win and yet every prominent saxophone player listed Stitt as one of their favorites. Stitt recorded a lot and mostly in quartet settings with piano, bass and drums or with organ, guitar and drums, Here is one of his finest dates done in May 1957 with a short-lived working band with a young Bobby Timmons on piano, Edgar Willis on bass and the dynamic yet tasteful Kenny Dennis on drums. Stitt is inspired by the band and has a great day here. The critics loved "Personal Appearance" and so will you! Sonny Stitt forever!

Chicago Hip Hop artist Serengeti has created his own universe of characters and narratives. Serengeti is so involved in his characters that his alter ego Kenny Dennis even has his own albums and story lines. On his new album "Butterflies," Serengeti moves toward closing the loop on his beloved Kenny Dennis. Jesse Menendez spoke with Serengeti about his new album.

It's our 100th episode, and it's a special one! Serengeti, aka Dave Cohn, aka Kenny Dennis, aka the guy whose music we discussed on the very first episode of Anytime Minutes, joins us to talk about his latest album, how he created maybe the greatest Chicago character of all time, how it has changed, and more.  Thanks as always to Alex Brodsky for making our theme music and Makenzie Flom for the art.

This week on Wits, rappers George Takei and Serengeti. Wait, is that right? Well, sort of. Famed Star Trek officer, social media star, and activist George Takei tells stories about the early days of the iconic science fiction franchise, his new Broadway musical, and how he, along with his Gang from Sugar Hill, started rap music. That last part might be more of a comedy sketch. We also get to know rapper Serengeti and his alter ego Kenny Dennis. Plus, a game of OBSCURE RAPPER, ANCILLARY STAR TREK CHARACTER, or NFL LINEMAN; and great music from Serengeti.

Sonny Stitt was in many ways a misunderstood Jazz giant and he, at least as far as his alto saxophone work is concerned, had to live with being referred to as a Bird imitator. Stitt had the same musical influences as Charlie Parker but despite some surface similarities, they were very different players. Stitt later took up the tenor saxophone and the baritone saxophone. His tenor playing was equally as distinctive as his alto work. The few recorded evidences of his baritone work were authoritative too. He gave up the big bari stating that it was a pain to lug around! Stitt made hundreds of records usually with just piano, bass and drums. Later he liked the organ, guitar drums format. Stitt wasn't a joiner and formed very few working bands when he did as in the case of our Jazz Feature, they were short lived. This album is one of Stitt's own favorites and it's called "Personal Appearance". The rhythm section had been together for several months and it shows as Stitt had worked with these men for quite a while. The pianist is a young Bobby Timmons, about a year away from joining The Jazz Messengers. Bassist Edgar Willis is pliant and strong and he would later join Ray Charles for many years. Kenny Dennis is the young drummer who went on to record with Miles Davis and others. The program is the usual Stitt fare of great standards and original compositions by Sonny bassed on the blues or I Got Rhythm changes Personal Appearance is one of Sonny's personal bests.

Porpoise Crispy PodcastVolume #2 Episode #3They sold wine like turpentine to painters November 6, 2014  The hugest thanks this week goes to Mike Watt, Andrea Belfi, Stefano Pilia, and Hiyori HM for their kindess and generosity as I got to hang out with them, learn about Italy, Germany, Pedro, and the road.  I also learned how Miles Davis lost his voice. (Not included in the interview below). Please check out (if you haven’t already) their band Il Sogno Del Marinaio, and their various other musical projects.  Reach out to them and say “hi!”  Don’t be such an introvert!   1.  Elephants Wish To Become Nimble  Pigbag  Volume One     2.  Split Red  Minutemen  What Makes a Man Start Fires?3.  Red Tape  Circle Jerks  Group Sex         4.  Spit  Big Boys The Skinny Elvis5.  Mad Man  D.R.I  Dealing With It Escena de violación en el teatro  6.  The Good And The Bad  Sonic Youth  Sonic Youth                    Mike Watt interview                           Auslander – Canto Secondo                        Nano’s Waltz – Canto Secondo                        Funanori Jig –La Busta Gialla                        Joyfuzz – La Busta Gialla                        Stucazz?!! – Canto Secondo 7.  Us in Their Land  Il Sogno Del Marinaio  Canto Secondo8.  Police & Thieves  The Clash  The Clash                Volume #2 Episode #2 – Review Notes   9.    Indian Blues  Donald Harrison Jr.  Battle Of Saxes10.  Twilight Speedball  Mos Def  Live from BSXOYO Benefit     11.  Flat Pop  Serengeti  Kenny Dennis  EP12.  Controller  Oingo Boingo  Only A Lad                Sam’s Lecture Notes for this episode Feel free to hit us up if you would like to help put an episode together or get some of your music played out there.  

We’re diving head first into the watery unknown and paying a visit to the ever lively Bikini Bottom because tomorrow on a special aquatic edition of The Dennis Daniel Show, we talk Mr. Tom Kenny, known to millions as the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants from the iconic self-titled Nickelodeon cartoon series. Join us as Tom talks about getting his start in voice acting, landing the iconic role of Spongebob, and learn a little more about the brand new Spongebob Christmas special, “It’s A Spongebob Christmas!”, which airs on Nickelodeon on Thursday, December 6th at 8PM EST.  WANT MORE? GET SOCIAL WITH US VISIT US @ http://www.alltasteexplosion.com LIKE us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/alltasteexplosion http://www.facebook.com/dennisdanielshow FOLLOW US on Twitter http://www.twitter.com/atexplosion http://www.twitter.com/TheDennisDaniel http://www.twitter.com/JohnPKMN