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, 2024 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2024 |
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| Sun | 16 Capricorn 20 | 16 Capricorn 53 | 5 Taurus 22 |
| Moon | 1 Libra 10 | 27 Scorpio 40 | 25 Virgo 24 |
| Mercury | 17 Capricorn 35 | 24 Sagittarius 13 | 29 Aries 36 |
| Venus | 4 Sagittarius 15 | 10 Sagittarius 48 | 29 Pisces 36 |
| Mars | 12 Capricorn 35 | 2 Capricorn 18 | 7 Aries 37 |
| Jupiter | 23 Aquarius 33 | 5 Taurus 39 | 18 Pisces 37 |
| Saturn | 28 Gemini 15 | 3 Pisces 49 | 29 Gemini 7 |
| Uranus | 10 Aquarius 11 | 19 Taurus 16 | 15 Aquarius 22 |
| Neptune | 29 Cancer 25 | 25 Pisces 11 | 27 Cancer 44 |
| Pluto | 0 Cancer 53 | 29 Capricorn 33 | 0 Cancer 29 |
| Rahu | 28 Aquarius 43 | 20 Aries 31 | 22 Aquarius 56 |
| Ketu | 28 Leo 43 | 20 Libra 31 | 22 Leo 56 |
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