Kenny Barron
The spirited restraint of the pianist’s playing — its omnipresent precision and clarity — sounds contemporary and fresh.
Read MoreJazz Album Review: Pianist Kenny Barron — Cherish “The Source”
The last time Kenny Barron recorded solo was in 1981. That, besides the quality of the music, is a reason to treasure this album.
Read MoreJazz Album Review: Jimmy Heath’s Final “Love Letter”
The disc mixes classics and originals in a set of tunes perfect for late-night reveries or for anytime sojourns to a place of unhurried passion.
Read MoreEschewing ostensible flash and musical sleight of hand, Without Deception is a treat for connoisseurs.
Read MoreJazz Album Reviews: Two Remarkable Duets — Charlie Haden/Jim Hall, Kenny Barron/Dave Holland
Jim Hall sounds at his best on these newly issued duets. So does Charlie Haden, whose plangent sound has rarely, if ever, been captured so well.
Read MoreThere may not be any Lester Young tributes scheduled for Presidents’ Day, but the entire month of February is nothing less than a valentine to jazz piano. By J. R. Carroll Pianist Jason Moran hasn’t yet encountered a piece of music (or even raw sound) that he couldn’t transform into a jaw-dropping improvisation. Johannes Brahms,…
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Arts Remembrance: In Memoriam — Tom Stoppard