Longtime jazz pianist to play at the Shedd.Byline: The Register-Guard The Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Times Morning daily newspaper. Established in 1881, it was purchased and incorporated in 1884 by Harrison Gray Otis (1837–1917) under The Times-Mirror Co. (the hyphen was later dropped from the name). called jazz pianist Kenny Barron Kenny Barron (born June 9, 1943 in Philadelphia), is a United States jazz pianist. He is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist Bill Barron, and known for his lyrical, adaptive style. "one of the top jazz pianists This is an alphabetized list of pianists who play or played jazz music. A
Barron will play in Eugene on Tuesday night as part of the Shedd Institute's "Now Hear This" series. The 63-year-old jazzman first came to wide public attention when he played in Dizzy Gillespie's quartet in the 1960s. Barron would later co-found Sphere, a group devoted to the music of Thelonius Monk. He has also worked with James Moody, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Buddy Rich, Ron Carter, Chet Baker, Benny Carter, Regina Carter and Ornette Coleman. The brother of the late tenor saxophonist Bill Barron, Kenny Barron taught piano and keyboard harmony at Rutgers University in New Jersey for 25 years. His recordings include "People Time" and "Voyage" with Stan Getz; "Piccolo piccolo, small transverse flute pitched an octave higher than the standard flute. Its tone is bright and shrill, and it can produce the highest notes in the orchestral range. The piccolo is used in orchestras and especially in military bands. See fife. ," with the Ron Carter Quartet; and "Rhythm-a-ning," a live recording with the John Hicks Quartet. CONCERT PREVIEW Kenny Barron What: Jazz pianist Where: The Shedd's Jaqua Hall, 285 E. Broadway When: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Tickets: $28 to $36; call 434-7000 Extra: Pre-concert 6 p.m. dinner at the Shedd, $18.75, by reservation only; call 434-7000 |
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