William 'Keg' Purnell (1915-1965) was an American swing drummer known for his performances with notable jazz musicians. He studied at West Virginia State College and toured with bands from 1934 to the early 1950s, collaborating with legends like King Oliver, Thelonious Monk, Benny Carter, and Ella Fitzgerald. Purnell was active in the New York jazz scene, especially participating in Dixieland jam sessions during the 1950s. Although he never recorded as a leader, he contributed to many recordings alongside prominent artists, showcasing his skills in the vibrant jazz era.
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Meaning of the name - Keg
A large container used to store and dispense beer.
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Place of Birth: Charleston
Place of Death: New York City
Educated At: West Virginia State College
Occupation: jazz musician
Employers: King Oliver | Thelonious Monk | Benny Carter | Claude Hopkins | Rex Stewart | Eddie Heywood
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 7, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Capricorn 20 | 17 Capricorn 39 | 6 Taurus 20 |
| Moon | 1 Libra 10 | 27 Aries 1 | 9 Libra 54 |
| Mercury | 17 Capricorn 35 | 28 Sagittarius 58 | 1 Taurus 40 |
| Venus | 4 Sagittarius 15 | 4 Pisces 47 | 0 Aries 48 |
| Mars | 12 Capricorn 35 | 29 Cancer 32 | 8 Aries 23 |
| Jupiter | 23 Aquarius 33 | 12 Gemini 33 | 18 Pisces 49 |
| Saturn | 28 Gemini 15 | 15 Pisces 0 | 29 Gemini 12 |
| Uranus | 10 Aquarius 11 | 23 Taurus 30 | 15 Aquarius 24 |
| Neptune | 29 Cancer 25 | 27 Pisces 24 | 27 Cancer 45 |
| Pluto | 0 Cancer 53 | 1 Aquarius 16 | 0 Cancer 30 |
| Rahu | 28 Aquarius 43 | 1 Aries 8 | 22 Aquarius 53 |
| Ketu | 28 Leo 43 | 1 Libra 8 | 22 Leo 53 |
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