Name: Night and the City
Brand: Kenny Barron, Charlie Haden

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

4547998

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-08-04

Signed copies

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Universal

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Standard:20

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0602445479986

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Black LPx2

Artist

Kenny Barron

Charlie Haden

Genre GB

Jazz

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Verve

Charlie Haden was an American jazz double bassist, born on August 6, 1937 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away on July 11, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. Haden was married to Ruth Cameron Haden and together they had four children: Josh Haden, Petra Haden, Tanya Haden, and Rachel Haden. Tanya is married to Jack Black.
Haden's music career spanned several decades and he made significant contributions to the jazz genre. His unique style and skill on the double bass set him apart as a highly respected musician. Throughout his career, he collaborated with renowned artists such as Carla Bley, Bobo Stenson Trio, Keith Jarrett Trio, Charles Lloyd, Charlie Haden Quartet West and many others.
Although no longer with us today, Charlie Haden's legacy lives on through his timeless music that continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

Verve Records, also known as Verve, is a multinational record label that was founded in 1956 by jazz impresario Norman Granz. The label originated from the consolidation of Granz's earlier labels, Norgran Records and Clef Records. In 1960, Verve was sold to MGM Records and became a subsidiary of the company. Throughout the 1960s, Verve expanded its music genres to include comedy, pop, R&B, rock, and folk music.

During this time, Verve had successful jazz recordings from artists such as Stan Getz, Kai Winding, Astrud Gilberto, Ella Fitzgerald, and Jimmy Smith under the direction of Creed Taylor. In 1972, MGM sold its record division to Polydor which brought Verve into the newly formed PolyGram family of record labels. As a result of this transition, Verve focused primarily on jazz reissues while other non-jazz releases were absorbed into Polydor.

In the late 1980s, PolyGram decided to revive Verve with both reissue programs and new artist signings. This revitalization led to strong sales for both new material and remastered classic recordings. With the merger of PolyGram and Vivendi Universal in 1999 creating Universal Music Group (UMG), Verve Records became part of The Verve Music Group alongside other influential labels such as Blue Note Records and Impulse! Records.

Kenny Barron is a highly influential American jazz pianist, known for his exceptional talent and contributions to the genre. Born on June 9, 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, he has established himself as one of the most prominent mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era. With an extensive discography as both a leader and sideman, Barron's musical prowess can be heard on countless recordings. His unique style and virtuosity have made him a revered figure in the world of jazz.

Throughout his career, Kenny Barron has showcased his remarkable skills on the piano through numerous collaborations with renowned musicians. As the younger brother of Bill Barron, he hails from a family deeply rooted in music. This background undoubtedly played a significant role in shaping his artistic journey.

Barron's influence extends far beyond his impressive discography; he has left an indelible mark on mainstream jazz piano playing. Known for seamlessly blending traditional elements with innovative approaches, he continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his captivating performances. Whether leading or supporting other artists' projects, Kenny Barron's contribution to jazz remains unparalleled.

Charlie Haden has created some of his most profound successes in a series of duet albums on Verve (Steal Away with Hank Jones and Beyond the Missouri Sky with Pat Metheny have earned acclaim from critics and massive sales at retail). Haden and pianist Kenny Barron (each top award winners in 1997s' Down Beat Critics Poll) are featured on this live album, recorded at New York's Iridium.&nbsp;

Night and the City

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Discover Night and the City by Charlie Haden. Live album featuring Haden and pianist Kenny Barron. Released on Verve label. Vinyl records available.