Name: Lemuria Seascape
Brand: Kenny Barron

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2023-06-30

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Kenny Barron

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Candid

Candid is an American jazz label from New York that was founded in late 1960. It started as a subsidiary of Cadence Records and released its first albums in January 1961. Led by Bob Altshuler and produced by Nat Hentoff, Candid issued about 30 LPs before coming to an end in late 1961.

However, nearly three decades later, Alan Bates, the owner of London-based Black Lion label, revived the name Candid Records. In 1989, he renamed his own label to Candid Records and began reissuing all the classic titles from the original Candid label.

Today, Candid is an independent and award-winning UK jazz label. It has gained recognition for its exceptional catalog of jazz music. Distributed by ZYX Music in Germany since 1995, Candid continues to bring forth outstanding jazz recordings to audiences worldwide.

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.

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The great American pianist and composer Kenny Barron has appeared on hundreds of recordings as a leader and a sideman and is considered one of the most influential mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era - Born in 1943, Barron started on piano at the age of 12, and after some rhythm and blues experience was gigging with Philly Joe Jones at 16. 

He made his recording debut in 1961 and the following year joined Dizzy Gillespie's band which firmly established the pianist in jazz circles. Though Barron might be best known for his association with the sections of Gillespie (1962-66), Freddie Hubbard (1970-75), and Ron Carter (1976- 80), remarkably, Barron has played with virtually every leading figure in his journeyman career. This includes George Benson, Booker Ervin, Ella Fitzgerald, Chico Freeman, Stan Getz, Dizzy Gillespie, Elvin Jones, Abbey Lincoln, Buddy Rich, and Clark Terry, just to name a few. This album originally released in 1991 showcases the warm, undiluted lyricism of Barron's playing, with stellar performances from Ray Drummond on bass and Ben Riley on drums. 

This classic jazz trio session encapsulates the essence of Barron's style and the work is bookended by two Barron compositions; Lemuria, is the pacifc equivalent of the lost continent of Atlantis, while Seascape places the listener above the water and possibly even on it. It should be noted that Barron was a founding member of the group Sphere, dedicated to recycling and renewing the Thelonious Monk canon in the 1980s and here he does his part to keep the genius of Monk alive with a delightful version of Ask Me Now. Recorded at the famed Van Gelder Studio in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey in 1991 by Rudy Van Gelder, and remastered in 2022.

Lemuria Seascape

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