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Kenny barron et stan getz biography
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Kenny Barron
American jazz pianist (born 1943)
Musical artist
Kenny Barron (born June 9, 1943) is an American jazz pianist, who has appeared on hundreds of recordings as leader and sideman and is considered one of the most influential mainstream jazz pianists since the bebop era.[1][2][3]
Early life
Barren was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
He had four siblings; his eldest brother was tenor saxophonist Bill Barron (1927–1989).[4] At the age of 15, Barron played briefly with Mel Melvin's orchestra.[4] In 1959, still at school, Barron had local gigs with saxophonist Jimmy Heath.[4] He also played a gig with Yusef Lateef two months before graduating high school.[4]
Later life and career
A few days after graduating, Barron set off on a week-long tour with Lateef.[4] Seeking to further his musical career, Barron moved to New York in 1961.[4] He soon had a regular spot in saxophon