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KENNY BARRON


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Kenny Barron (born June 9, 1943 in Philadelphia) is an American jazz pianist. Known for his lyrical style of playing, Barron has appeared on hundreds of recordings as both leader and sideman and is consequently considered one of the most important and influential jazz pianists since bebop

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Christian McBride Releases New Single With Edgar Meyer 'Philly Slop' Photo Christian McBride Releases New Single With Edgar Meyer 'Philly Slop'
by Michael Major - February 15, 2024

8-time GRAMMY Award winner Christian McBride has shared a new single “Philly Slop,” recorded with renowned Bassist and composer Edgar Meyer, from the duo's upcoming album But Who's Gonna Play The Melody?. Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

CMA Announces Nominees for 2023 CMA Touring Awards Photo CMA Announces Nominees for 2023 CMA Touring Awards
by Michael Major - December 11, 2023

The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for the 2023 CMA Touring Awards, which highlight vital behind-the-scenes members of the Country Music touring industry. This year's CMA Touring Awards will again be hosted by Country superstar Keith Urban and will take place Monday, Feb. 12 in...

Pianist Adam Birnbaum Interprets Selections From J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Klavier On Photo Pianist Adam Birnbaum Interprets Selections From J.S. Bach's Well-Tempered Klavier On 'PRELUDES'
by Michael Major - October 16, 2023

Pianist Adam Birnbaum interprets selections from J.S. Bach’s Klavier on his new album 'Preludes.' Discover his fresh and improvisatory arrangements for jazz trio. Adam Birnbaum presents his own vision of Bach, having created jazz-trio arrangements of the composer's preludes and recorded them with ba...

Jon Regen Releases New Album 'Satisfied Mind' Feat. Ron Carter, Rob Thomas, Pino Pall Photo Jon Regen Releases New Album 'Satisfied Mind' Feat. Ron Carter, Rob Thomas, Pino Palladino, Dave McMurray & More
by Michael Major - July 11, 2023

Jon Regen released his long-awaited new album Satisfied Mind via Symphonic, along with the album’s fourth single “Wake Me Up” featuring bass legend Pino Palladino. This week, after celebrating the album’s second single “Nobody But You” for seven straight weeks on their A-List playlist, Jazz FM made ...

Billy Childs Releases 'The Winds of Change' Photo Billy Childs Releases 'The Winds of Change'
by Michael Major - March 20, 2023

In between writing violin concertos, chamber music and other pieces for classical ensembles of various sizes, the highly sought-after composer puts on his jazz pianist hat, records GRAMMY® award-winning jazz albums, and plays the world’s leading clubs, concert halls and festivals with his exceptiona...

Franco Ambrosetti's Strings Album 'NORA' To Be Released In Immersive Sound Format Photo Franco Ambrosetti's Strings Album 'NORA' To Be Released In Immersive Sound Format
by Michael Major - September 26, 2022

Anchored by a core of world-class musicians (guitarist John Scofield, bassist Scott Colley, pianist Uri Caine, drummer Peter Erskine) and featuring a 22-piece string orchestra conducted by Grammy-winning pianist-arranger Alan Broadbent, Ambrosetti’s Nora is his answer to Charlie Parker with Strings ...

Latin Grammy Nominated Vocalist Claudia Acuña's New Album DUO Is Out Now Via Ropeadop Photo Latin Grammy Nominated Vocalist Claudia Acuña's New Album DUO Is Out Now Via Ropeadope
by A.A. Cristi - September 23, 2022

Vocalist Claudia Acuña is vulnerable and poised on her latest recording, DUO, which is out now via Ropeadope. ...

Claudia Acuña Joins Christian McBride, Fred Hersch, Kenny Barron And More On New Albu Photo Claudia Acuña Joins Christian McBride, Fred Hersch, Kenny Barron And More On New Album DUO
by A.A. Cristi - July 25, 2022

Reflection and re-dedication are steady themes in the life and work of Claudia Acuña. Following her dynamic debut on the NY scene in the 1990's she released five albums as a leader before slowing down to adjust to motherhood and restore her power. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, she returned r...

Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners! Photo Find Out Who Won at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards - All the Winners!
by Michael Major - April 21, 2022

The 64th Annual GRAMMY Awards featured a tribute to Stephen Sondheim, a win for Barlow and Bear's 'Unofficial Bridgerton Musical,' Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett for their 'Love For Sale' Cole Porter duets album, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Check out the full list of winners now!...

DC Jazz Festival Announces Orrin Evans' Artist Residency Photo DC Jazz Festival Announces Orrin Evans' Artist Residency
by Michael Major - December 21, 2021

Orrin Evans’ DCJF residency is part of the Jazz Road Creative Residencies program, a program of South Arts. Jazz Road Creative Residencies is an artist-centric program that promotes artistic flexibility. A two-time Grammy nominee and Pew Fellow, Orrin Evans has been recognized as one of the most dis...

Noah Haidu Will Release 'Slowly: Song For Keith Jarrett' This Friday Photo Noah Haidu Will Release 'Slowly: Song For Keith Jarrett' This Friday
by Stephi Wild - May 01, 2021

SLOWLY: Song for Keith Jarrett was recorded at the end of 2020, a watershed year for pianist Noah Haidu....












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