Some information on this session supplied by kenny barron in a 2001 interview for. The kenny barron voicing is an opensounding minor 11th voicing. This local band also featured barrons brother bill, the late tenor saxophonist. Kenny barron piano ray drummond bass ben riley drums. Usually, we begin improvising on songs like blues in bb or f, satin doll. His cd canta brasil universal france linked barron with trio da paz in a fest of. Jun 24, 2015 check out minor blues by kenny barron trio on amazon music. Kenny barron trio minor blues japan edition 2009 11. I got it bad and that aint good live in zurich, switzerland, on may 14, 2011 live.
The only venus record i own is kenny barrons minor blues, with george mraz and the venerable ben riley, an excellent release from 2009. Find album release information for minor blues kenny barron trio, kenny barron on allmusic. The tune is in f minor, having a brief chromatic key change to gb minor which resolves back into the original key during the a. This is an absolutely superb trio album by a led by masterful swinging pianist kenny barron, with the gorgeous bass of george mraz and capable. Listen to your favorite songs from blue waters by kenny barron quintet now. Kenny barron born june 9, 1943 in philadelphia, is an american jazz pianist. Barron has played with just about every major talent there is, but really shined with dizzy gillespie in the 1960s and stan getz in the 80s and 90s. Minor blues is an album by pianist kenny barron recorded in new york in 2009 and released on the japanese venus label. Shop our newest and most popular kenny barron sheet music such as oleo, or click the button above to browse all kenny barron sheet music. This is an absolutely superb trio album by a led by masterful swinging pianist kenny barron, with the gorgeous bass of george mraz and capable accompaniment of ben riley on drums. He has made so many very good records that it is hard to just pick one or two other favorites.
Thrasher dream trio by kenny barron 687606006522 cd. This composition has become a standard within the modern jazz crowd and is a great one to know. Magic dance, beautiful love, minor blues, in the slow lane. Piano geri allen, lynne arriale, kenny barron, bruce barth, richie beirach, ran. Livingston campus of rutgers university, livingston, nj, february 15, 1975. Kenny barronperuvian bluemuse buddy richvery live at buddys placegroove merchant buddy richtuff dudelrc denon buddy richthe last blues album volume 1groove merchant george freemanman and womangroove merchant lionel hamptonhamps blues denon various artiststhe best of the jazz singersfishfry nothin buddy richno jivenovus. And there is one kenny barron composition included here, minor blues. It features hyper magnum sound, whatever that might be.
Kenny barrons platinum trio with george mraz and lewis. Fran kaufmanphilippe levystab barrons main agenda is the music from his album book of intuition, but he and his trio partners kiyoshi kitagawa bass. Kenny barrons platinum trio with george mraz and lewis nash. Kenneth barron, 9 june 1943, philadelphia, pennsylvania, usa. Honored by the national endowment for the arts as a 2010 jazz master, kenny barron has an unmatched. Kenny barrons platinum trio with george mraz and lewis nash the nash third anniversary concert phoenix, arizona november 17, 2015 pianist kenny barron brought his platinum trio with bassist george mraz and drummer lewis nash to perform two classy concerts as part of the third anniversary celebration of the nash, a jazz venue named for the phoenixborn musician. Buy kenny barrons album titled minor blues to enjoy in your home or car, or. Minor blues kenny barron trio, kenny barron releases.
See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Kenny barron trio minor blues japan edition 2009 artist. Aug 19, 2009 listen to your favorite songs from minor blues by kenny barron trio now. Minor blues, an album by kenny barron trio on spotify. Mar 03, 2016 kenny barron born june 9, 1943 in philadelphia, is an american jazz pianist. The best kenny barron is on his trio albums japanese and european mainly interpreting great standards. Kenny barron trio green chimneys criss cross jazz du criss 1008 cd kenny barron, piano.
Since entering the jazz scene in the early 60s, he has made his mark as a sideman especially with dizzy gillespie and stan getz, solo pianist, leader, and composer. Book of intuition, minor blues, green chimneys, top tracks. Oct 18, 2019 kenny barron born june 9, 1943 in philadelphia, is a united states jazz pianist. The kenny barron voicing minor 11th jazz piano voicing. This is clearly one of kenny barrons best albums to date. Minor blues by kenny barron trio on amazon music unlimited. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Kenny was born in 1943 and while a teenager, started playing professionally with mel melvins orchestra. Kenny barron was honored as an nea jazz master on january 12, 2010, and it was a recognition that was due. The typically big, powerful sound of this venus release adds to the value of this excellent album. Minor blues by kenny barron 4571292516471 super audio cd. Kenny barron trio minor blues japan edition 2009 6.
But here are some trio sessions by kenny that i would easily recommend. This is clearly one of kenny barron s best albums to date. These 2009 sessions pair him with frequent collaborator ben riley and fellow veteran george mraz on bass. Barron, george mraz and ben riley sound perfectly relaxed and inspired at the same time. He did so in 2004 by releasing the super standard cd, but barrons contract with another label prevented them from using his name, so they called the trio the super trio. Kenny barron s platinum trio with george mraz and lewis nash the nash third anniversary concert phoenix, arizona november 17, 2015 pianist kenny barron brought his platinum trio with bassist george mraz and drummer lewis nash to perform two classy concerts as part of the third anniversary celebration of the nash, a jazz venue named for the phoenixborn musician.
Buy kenny barrons album titled minor blues to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Cool jazz kenny barron trio minor blues 2010, cd discogs. His talent first came to wider recognition when he took the piano chair in the 1960s dizzy gillespie quartet. Venus records producer tetsuo hara met pianist kenny barron for the first time in 1992, and ever since then wanted to record his trio album. Born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, kenny barron is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist bill barron 19271989. Blue waters by kenny barron quintet on amazon music unlimited. Kenny barron trio music, videos, stats, and photos. Featuring 47 jazz originals with lead lines and changes from albums recorded by the composer with kenny barron, clark terry, phil woods, tom harrell, ray brown, and others. I agree that the two sessions from bradleys are among his very best recordings. Listen to this recent interview with kenny barron aired on fred kastens jazz new orleans show on wwno the night before kennys recent appearance at jazz fest in new orleans its an 8 minute or so minibio followed by a full performance of his tune sambao. George mraz is wonderful on bass he doesnt knock you out with virtuosic technique, he seduces you with lush support, and with ben riley on drums, the trio is really tight it swings when it has to swing, and is beautifully meshed on the slower. Check out minor blues by kenny barron trio on amazon music. Minor blues by kenny barron 4571292516471 super audio.
After studying piano as a child, barron began playing professionally when still in his early teens. It was popularized by kenny barron, hence the name. This tune can be heard on barrons 1986 record what if. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. One can tell from this album that they enjoyed playing together very much. Kenny barron triominor bluessingle layer stereo sacd. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as descri. Critics and the general jazz public are finally figuring out what kenny barron s peers have known for years he is one of the best jazz pianists of any era.
Listen to your favorite songs from minor blues by kenny barron trio now. The voicing gets its name from the acclaimed jazz pianist kenny barron. Kenny barron born june 9, 1943 in philadelphia, is a united states jazz pianist. Philadelphia is the birthplace of many great musicians, including one of the undisputed masters of the jazz piano. Kenny barron johnathan blake kiyoshi kitagawa dana stephens. Jan 16, 2010 kenny barron piano ray drummond bass ben riley drums. Critics and the general jazz public are finally figuring out what kenny barrons peers have known for years he is one of the best jazz pianists of any era. Mainstream jazz, postbop kenny barron trio minor blues. Kenny barron born june 9, 1943 is an american jazz pianist, who has appeared on hundreds of recordings as leader and sideman and is considered one of the most influential mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era.
I for one can never get enough of kenny barron who sound is instantly recognizable, gritty, swinging, soulful,and always nimble. The voicings is made up of two perfect 5th intervals in each hand, separated by a minor 2nd interval in between. Known for his lyrical style of playing, barron has appeared on hundreds of recordings both leader and sideman and is consequently considered one of the most important and influential jazz pianists since bebop. He is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist bill barron. In this episode of chord of the month, i show you how to play the minor kenny barron voicing.
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