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Biography

Philadelphia, United States (1943 – present)

Kenny Barron (born June 9, 1943 in Philadelphia), is a United States jazz pianist. He is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist Bill Barron. His talent first came to wider recognition when he took the piano chair in the 1960s Dizzy Gillespie quartet. He has gone on to work with hundreds of well-known musicians including Yusef Lateef, James Moody, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Buddy Rich, Ron Carter, Chet Baker, Benny Carter, Stan Getz, Regina Carter and Ornette Coleman. He also co-led the group Sphere and has led his own groups for performances and recordings.

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2	Seascape	21
3	Ask Me Now	20
4	Song for Abdullah	16
4	A Flower	16
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7	Thoughts and Dreams	10
8	Twilight Song	9
9	Lemuria	8
9	Phantoms	8
11	Embraceable You	7
12	Maria Isabel	6
12	Hush-A-Bye	6
12	You Don't Know What Love Is	6
12	Sail Away	6