- Born
- 9 June 1943
Philadelphia - Country
- United States
- Active
- 1960–
- Record labels
- Enja Records, Candid Records, Criss Cross Jazz, PIAS Group
- Discography
- 48 albums
Biography
Kenny Barron is a jazz musician who plays piano. Kenny Barron was born on 9 June 1943 in Philadelphia. The music is usually filed under jazz, post-bop and hard bop. Record labels: Enja Records, Candid Records, Criss Cross Jazz and PIAS Group. The discography here lists 48 albums, from “Sunset to Dawn” (1973) to “Songbook” (2025). Honours include NEA Jazz Masters and Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Kenneth Barron (born June 9, 1943) is an American jazz pianist and composer who has appeared on hundreds of recordings as a leader and sideman, and is considered one of the most influential mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era.
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Also plays on
Albums where Kenny Barron is credited as a sideman
| 1964 | Jambo Caribe — Dizzy Gillespie |
| 1989 | All That Jazz — Ella Fitzgerald |
Standards written by Kenny Barron
Teacher of
Awards
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Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Kenny Barron play?
Kenny Barron is known for playing piano.
When and where was Kenny Barron born?
Kenny Barron was born 9 June 1943 in Philadelphia.
What are Kenny Barron's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include Sunset to Dawn (1973), Peruvian Blue (1974), Lucifer (1975), Innocence (1978) and In Tandem (1980).
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