Kenny Barron, a United States jazz pianist was born June 9, 1943 in Philadelphia. He is Bill Barron’s younger brother. He was first recognized for his talent when he sat down at the piano in the 1960s Dizzy Gilliespie quartet. He worked with many well-known musicians, including Yusef lateef, James Moody and Freddie Hubbard. He was also a co-leader of the group Sphere, and has led his own groups for recordings and performances. He has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards and the American Jazz Hall of Fame. Barron was a Rutgers University professor of keyboard harmony and piano for over 25 years. The National Endowment of the Arts has named Barron a Jazz Master. (2009) Select recordings: * Voyage with Stan Getz and Black-Hawk BKH 5111-2 * Piccolo with the Ron Carter Quartet Milestone MCD-55004-2* People Time with Stan Getz and Nick Brignola, Verve 314 510 823-2 * Standards with Reservoir RS CD 126 * It’s Time with Stan Getz, Verve 314, 510 823-2 * Scratch, Enja 4092-07 * The One, Reservoir 115 * The Moment with Reservoir 121 * Live at Candid CCD-74664466 * Rhythm-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-a-BARON-John Hicks Quartet recording of Candid CCD790444466
