O pianista de jazz Kenny Barron nasceu na Filadélfia em 9 de junho de 1943, além de ser considerado pela critica especializada como um dos melhores pianistas do mundo, também é aclamado como o mais lírico pianista de jazz dos últimos tempos.
Começou a tocar na adolescência com o baterista Philly Joe Jones ainda na escola secundária. Foi para Nova York e fez alguns trabalhos com Roy Haynes, Lee Morgan e James Moody. O momento decisivo ocorreu quando Moody o ouviu tocar no Clube Five Spot e o recomendou para trmpetista Dizzy Gillespie que o contratou, sem ao menos ouvi-lo tocar antes. Foi com a banda de Dizzy que Barron desenvolveu o gosto pelos ritmos caribenhos e latinos.
Depois de trabalhar com o baixista Ron Carter, formou seu próprio trio com Buster Williams e Ben Riley.
Nos anos 80 Barron colaborou no quarteto do “monstro sagrado” do jazz Stan Getz e com ele excursionou pelo mundo e gravou álbuns que se tornaram antológicos: “Anniversary”, “Serenity” e o ultimo CD de Stan Getz, “People Time”, que foi indicado para o Grammy.
Foi indicado para o Grammy sete vezes, inclusive com o CD “Sambão” com pesada influência brasileira.
Durante toda brilhante carreira, o acompanhamento de Barron tem sido disputado por grandes músicos e agora com 66 anos, relaxa a frente de seu trio, e do quinteto intitulado “Canta Brasil” formado por grandes nomes da musica brasileira,
Kenny Baron é reconhecido no mundo da musica como um grande compositor e habilidoso pianista.
Clique para usufruir e ver Kenny Barron em ação com Stan Getz em "People Time".
Começou a tocar na adolescência com o baterista Philly Joe Jones ainda na escola secundária. Foi para Nova York e fez alguns trabalhos com Roy Haynes, Lee Morgan e James Moody. O momento decisivo ocorreu quando Moody o ouviu tocar no Clube Five Spot e o recomendou para trmpetista Dizzy Gillespie que o contratou, sem ao menos ouvi-lo tocar antes. Foi com a banda de Dizzy que Barron desenvolveu o gosto pelos ritmos caribenhos e latinos.
Depois de trabalhar com o baixista Ron Carter, formou seu próprio trio com Buster Williams e Ben Riley.
Nos anos 80 Barron colaborou no quarteto do “monstro sagrado” do jazz Stan Getz e com ele excursionou pelo mundo e gravou álbuns que se tornaram antológicos: “Anniversary”, “Serenity” e o ultimo CD de Stan Getz, “People Time”, que foi indicado para o Grammy.
Foi indicado para o Grammy sete vezes, inclusive com o CD “Sambão” com pesada influência brasileira.
Durante toda brilhante carreira, o acompanhamento de Barron tem sido disputado por grandes músicos e agora com 66 anos, relaxa a frente de seu trio, e do quinteto intitulado “Canta Brasil” formado por grandes nomes da musica brasileira,
Kenny Baron é reconhecido no mundo da musica como um grande compositor e habilidoso pianista.
Clique para usufruir e ver Kenny Barron em ação com Stan Getz em "People Time".
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdiXmO-tO_o
Pianist Kenny Barron, was born in june 9th, 1943 and is considered “the most lyrical piano player of our times”. Philadelphia is the birthplace of many great musicians, including one of the undisputed masters of the jazz piano: Kenny Barron.
By 1959 Kenny had worked with drummer Philly Joe Jones while still in high school. At age 19, Kenny moved to New York City and freelanced with Roy Haynes, Lee Morgan and James Moody after the tenor saxophonist heard him play at the Five Spot. Upon Moody's recommendation Dizzy Gillespie hired Barron in 1962 without even hearing him play a note. It was in Dizzy's band where Kenny developed an appreciation for Latin and Caribbean rhythms. After five years with Dizzy, Barron played with Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine, Milt Jackson, and Buddy Rich.
He held this tenure until 2000, mentoring many of today's young talents including David Sanchez, Terence Blanchard and Regina Bell. In 1974 Kenny recorded his first album as a leader for the Muse label, entitled "Sunset To Dawn." This was to be the first in over 40 recordings (and still counting!) as a leader.Following stints with Ron Carter in the late seventies Kenny formed a trio with Buster Williams and Ben Riley which also worked alongside of Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Eddie Harris, Sonny Stitt and Harry "Sweets" Edison.
Throughout the 80's Barron collaborated with the great tenor saxophonist Stan Getz, touring with his quartet and recording several legendary albums including: "Anniversary", "Serenity" and the Grammy nominated "People Time."
Kenny Barron's own recordings for Verve have earned him seven Grammy nominations beginning in 1993 with the Brazilian influenced recording "Sambão" and most recently for "Freefall" (a duo recording with violinist Regina Carter) in 2001.
Throughout his career, Kenny Barron has been the pianist of choice for some of jazz's greatest musicians. Now at age 66, whether he is playing solo, with his Trio, his Brazilian jazz ensemble, "Canta Brasil" (a quintet featuring some of Brazil's greatest musicians) or his latest quintet (which features Stefon Harris and Anne Drummond), Kenny Barron is recognized the world over as a master of performance and composition.
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Tradução- Humberto Amorim
Pianist Kenny Barron, was born in june 9th, 1943 and is considered “the most lyrical piano player of our times”. Philadelphia is the birthplace of many great musicians, including one of the undisputed masters of the jazz piano: Kenny Barron.
By 1959 Kenny had worked with drummer Philly Joe Jones while still in high school. At age 19, Kenny moved to New York City and freelanced with Roy Haynes, Lee Morgan and James Moody after the tenor saxophonist heard him play at the Five Spot. Upon Moody's recommendation Dizzy Gillespie hired Barron in 1962 without even hearing him play a note. It was in Dizzy's band where Kenny developed an appreciation for Latin and Caribbean rhythms. After five years with Dizzy, Barron played with Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine, Milt Jackson, and Buddy Rich.
He held this tenure until 2000, mentoring many of today's young talents including David Sanchez, Terence Blanchard and Regina Bell. In 1974 Kenny recorded his first album as a leader for the Muse label, entitled "Sunset To Dawn." This was to be the first in over 40 recordings (and still counting!) as a leader.Following stints with Ron Carter in the late seventies Kenny formed a trio with Buster Williams and Ben Riley which also worked alongside of Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis, Eddie Harris, Sonny Stitt and Harry "Sweets" Edison.
Throughout the 80's Barron collaborated with the great tenor saxophonist Stan Getz, touring with his quartet and recording several legendary albums including: "Anniversary", "Serenity" and the Grammy nominated "People Time."
Kenny Barron's own recordings for Verve have earned him seven Grammy nominations beginning in 1993 with the Brazilian influenced recording "Sambão" and most recently for "Freefall" (a duo recording with violinist Regina Carter) in 2001.
Throughout his career, Kenny Barron has been the pianist of choice for some of jazz's greatest musicians. Now at age 66, whether he is playing solo, with his Trio, his Brazilian jazz ensemble, "Canta Brasil" (a quintet featuring some of Brazil's greatest musicians) or his latest quintet (which features Stefon Harris and Anne Drummond), Kenny Barron is recognized the world over as a master of performance and composition.
Reference-AAJ
Tradução- Humberto Amorim
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