Pianist Kenny Barron Will Perform at Smoke Jazz Club in March
Acclaimed jazz pianist Kenny Barron will present a series of performances at Smoke Jazz Club in late March
SMOKE Jazz Club announced that NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron will return to SMOKE Jazz Club in a five-night concert series, March 25-29, 2026. The legendary pianist Kenny Barron will lead an essential Trio with bassist Kiyoshi Kitagawa and drummer Johnathan Blake.
Kenny Barron is one of the undisputed masters of the jazz piano with an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies, and infectious rhythms. Jazz Weekly calls him “the most lyrical piano player of our time.” His historic career began in the hotbed of Philadelphia while he was still a teenager and continued in New York with Roy Haynes, Lee Morgan, James Moody, Dizzy Gillespie, and so many more. Among numerous accolades and honors, he was named a Jazz Master in 2010 by the National Endowment of the Arts.
Located on Manhattan's Upper West Side at the junction of Broadway and 106th Street (aka Duke Ellington Boulevard), Smoke Jazz Club is one of New York City's premier live music venues. Renowned for offering top-notch programming of accessible, timeless jazz featuring legendary performers, modern masters, and rising stars, Smoke stands apart with its candlelit dining room, stellar acoustics, and classic American cuisine. Founded in 1999, SMOKE also boasts a GRAMMY-nominated label, Smoke Sessions Records, and a celebrated streaming concert series, Smoke Screens.
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