Kenny Barron

Kenny Barron
Barron at the Oslo Jazzfestival 2018
Barron at the Oslo Jazzfestival 2018
Background information
Born (1943-06-09) June 9, 1943 (age 81)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentPiano
Years active1960s–present
Websitewww.kennybarron.com

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.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ arwulf arwulf. "Allmusic biography". AllMusic. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
  2. ^ Rizzo, Gene (March 5, 2005). "Kenny Barron". 50 Greatest Jazz Piano Players of All Time. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 143. ISBN 9780634074165. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
  3. ^ Yanow, Scott (2001). "Kenny Barron". All Music Guide: The Definitive Guide to Popular Music. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 1152. ISBN 9780879306274. Retrieved January 18, 2013.