Kenny Barron

Introduction

"One of the iconic pianists of our time," states GLIDE MAGAZINE.

About Kenny Barron

NEA Jazz Master and 14x-GRAMMY® Award Nominated Pianist & Composer KENNY BARRON is recognized all over the world as a master of performance and composition. He has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his elegant playing, sensitive melodies & infectious rhythms. With 40+ recordings as a leader, Barron is one of the most influential mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era. He is a 6x-Jazz Journalist Association "Pianist of the Year" Award-Winner.

Recent Achievements

In 2023 and 2024, Barron was Nominated for a GRAMMY® Award for "Best Jazz Instrumental Album" ('The Source' & 'Beyond This Place').

Critical Acclaim

• "One of the top jazz pianists in the world," states the LOS ANGELES TIMES.
• "The most lyrical piano player of our time," says JAZZ WEEKLY.
• "More than half a century later, Barron is still writing original music that touches listeners' soul," raves DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE.

Trio Members

The trio includes Multi-GRAMMY® Nominated Bassist KIYOSHO KITAGAWA and Multi-GRAMMY® Nominated Drummer JOHNATHAN BLAKE.