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Kenny Barron
Meet the artist
A Philadelphia-born pianist known for refined harmony and melodic clarity. Work with musicians including Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz forms part of a long career in modern jazz. A clear touch and rich harmony create room for melody to sing.
He answers partners in detail while guiding the music as an independent voice. Fast swing and quiet ballads share flexible timing and lucid organization. Duos such as those with Stan Getz expose shifts between accompaniment and solo roles. The placement of a single chord can be as expressive as an elaborate run.
Where to start listening
In the Getz duo, follow the piano as it supports and then leads. Two voices alone can create remarkable depth.
1992People Time
Stan Getz / Kenny Barron
Stan Getz and Kenny Barron in a live duo recorded in Copenhagen in 1991. The close conversation between saxophone and piano gives familiar material exceptional intimacy.
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