He is the younger brother of tenor saxophonist bill barron. Kenny barron musician music database radio swiss jazz. Ive heard him live once at the new morning in paris, and very much enjoyed the concert, but his ecm albums usually dont excite me that much. Dont allow conversations to drift into the past realm. Barron is an nea jazz master and tentime grammy nominee who helped define and extend the jazz tradition since his work. Without deception, kenny barron and the dave holland trio, featuring johnathan blake dare2 records. Their 2014 album, the art of conversation, proved just that. The art of conversation kenny barron, dave holland. Eschewing ostensible flash and musical sleight of hand, without deception is a treat for connoisseurs. The art of conversation by kenny barron and dave holland. On without deception, they colead a trio that includes the spectacular drummer johnathan blake, pairing versatility and musicianship in a collection of originals and shrewdly chosen covers that feels like an expansion of their conversational duo album the art of. The duos 2014 studio album, the art of conversation, showcases this collaboration with a simple, beautifully understated mix of standards and original compositions. Kenny barron and dave holland smith center for the arts. October 8, 2014 nprs melissa block and music critic tom moon discuss the thrill of intimacy on three new albums by duos.
Dare2 records is thrilled to announce the march 6 release of without deception, the intimate and adventurous debut recording by the kenny barron dave holland trio featuring johnathan blake. Jazz bassist dave holland and pianist kenny barron s new album, the art of conversation, is one of a few new duo records that have recently. Its been five years since kenny barron and dave holland last recorded together, on the duo album the art of conversation. Listeners well may hope for their artful conversations to continue on. The art of conversation, is a stunningly beautiful duo recording from pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland.
Oct 08, 2014 david holland licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of universal music division decca records france. The art of conversation how is the art of conversation. Kenny barron, dave holland the art of conversation 2014. The art of conversation kenny barron, dave holland songs. This concert is part of the 6th annual scott lafaro day celebration. In this recording, kenny barron and dave holland can be heard as a duo. Much like their previous collaboration, 2014s the art of conversation, the music they create is often quiet and subdued. In walked bud in your arms dr do right seascape day dream. Kenny barron piano, producer, dave holland double bass, producer, karen kennedy coproducer, louise holland coproducer, james farber recording engineer, mixing engineer, aki nishimura assistant engineer. But this understatement pulls the listener closer, into the vastness of barron s melodic vocabulary and the drive that holland gently exerts. Find album credit information for the art of conversation kenny barron, dave holland on allmusic. The art of conversation dave holland and kenny barron.
The art of conversation by kenny barron 602537946594. These 10 tracks all showcase the profound mastery of two artists who share an easy rapport and elegantly restrained expressiveness. Holland composed the oracle, a 12bar melody plus a vamp on dm7sus4. Holland, on the other hand, has more often been immersed in ensembles, including big bands, octets, quintets, quartets and trios. The art of conversation by kenny barron 602537946594 cd. Where the conrad prebys performing arts center, 7600 fay ave. And then there are those designed to be overheard, where the dialogue is meant to engage and enlighten anyone who is listening in as well as the speakers themselves. The art of conversation kenny barron and dave holland the finest jazz musician to come out. Listening to some different recordings on youtube like the 1990 album extensions with his quartet, the group takes some liberty on the length of the. Read the smiths exclusive interview with scott lafaros sister, helene lafarofernandez. After several musical encounters with bassist dave holland, the two masters decided to collaborate on a duet project, released on impulseuniversal records in 2014 as the art of conversation, and followed by three extremely. The last two times barron was in detroit, he was working in duet settings once with bassist dave holland on the heels of their exceptional 2014 record the art of conversation and, most recently, with the detroitborn violinist regina carter, with whom hes shared a 15year musical partnership. Although their paths have crossed since the mid 80s, duet performances only began in 2012 and the art of conversation is their first recording together in this format.
Honored by the national endowment for the arts as a 2010 jazz master, kenny barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his. Pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland have covered a vast amount of sonic terrain throughout their brilliant careers. The duos 2014 studio album, the art of conversation, showcases this collaboration with a simple, beautifully understated mix. Complete your kenny barron, dave holland collection. Again, the simple combination of piano and bass in the hands of masters can be a delightful treat. The album is available for preorder today at itunes in addition to the release of the single in walked bud across all digital retailers and streaming services. Try disabling any ad blockers and refreshing this page. Barron revisits this form of the duo in the art of conversation with bassist dave holland. Jul 11, 2016 when i recently came across this beautiful piece off the 2014 album the art of conversation featuring duo dave holland and pianist kenny barron, i was all over it. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. The art of conversation, like any art, is a skill of elegance, nuance and creative execution. Kenny barrondave holland the art of conversation amazon. I happen to believe that there is an art to everything we do and why not.
Kenny barron kenny barron and dave holland facebook. When i recently came across this beautiful piece off the 2014 album the art of conversation featuring duo dave holland and pianist kenny barron, i was all over it holland composed the oracle, a 12bar melody plus a vamp on dm7sus4. Journeyman solo artists and bandleaders in their own right, both barron and holland are. Kenny barron and dave holland the art of conversation impulse. The art of conversation or improve your conversation skills. Segment is originally a composition by charlie parker from 1949. In a year marked by inspired duet releases, this combination of pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland was among the most rewarding. With a musical relationship dating back nearly three decades, pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland could certainly engage in the former, but the art of conversation is a vivid example of the latter. Without flair and panache most things become drudgery. Kenny barron established himself as the keyboardist of choice for. The resulting album is a showcase of their individual and combined musical ingenuity. The art of conversatio is a 2014 mutual and musical collaboration between kenny barron and dave holland.
The strong rapport between pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland can be felt all the way through without deception. In walked bud is originally a composition by thelonious monk. Wolverhampton, england hudson valley, ny, usa album release. In 1996, pianist kenny barron issued a much lauded live recording with bassist charlie haden, night and the city. Dave holland i got a lot of reactions to my 25 essential jazz albums. Kenny barrondave holland trio featuring johnathan blake. Beginning in 2012, pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland formed a duo partnership that found them performing live all around the world. Be aware of the power of conversation and pay close attention to how you speak and listen. The art of conversation is a studio album by english jazz bassist dave holland and american jazz pianist kenny barron. The transcription is from the 2014 album the art of conversation. This is a collabrative effort between the labels impulse. I got a lot of reactions to my 25 essential jazz albums.
Kenny barron dave holland trio featuring johnathan blake when saturday, may 2, 2020 at 8 p. Kenny barron, dave holland the art of conversation discogs. Read the smiths exclusive interview with dave holland. Shift the conversation first from the past then to the future, and then to the present. No introductions necessary, two masters of the form at their most confident and collaborative. Buy the transcription of in walked bud as played by kenny barron for solo piano.
There are conversations meant solely for the ears of those involved, full of jocular camaraderie and inside references. When it comes to the art of conversation weve all met people who seem to. Kenny barron made his 1961 recording debut on his big brother bills the tenor stylings of bill barron on savoy records. Kenny barron born june 9, 1943 in philadelphia, is a united states jazz pianist. This time the pianist and bassist have added a drummer.
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. These two titans began performing together as a duo throughout europe and the u. Ive heard him live once at the new morning in paris, and very much enjoyed the concert, but his ecm albums usually dont. I look forward to hearing further conversations of these three masters of their.
Buy the transcription of segment as played by kenny barron for solo piano. Kenny barron dave holland trio featuring johnathan blake. The album expands on the fruitful relationship forged by the two jazz icons over the course of more than three decades with the rejuvenating addition of the masterful young drummer. May 11, 2015 barron also has participated in his share of duo performances, the latest of which, the wellnamed art of conversation, pairs him with iconic bassist dave holland. This is an interesting combination of celebrated and overlooked, as dave holland and kenny barron pair off for an album that often masks its formidable technique with an quietly inviting sense of rapport. Written by kenny barron kenny barron piano dave holland bass the art of conversation impulse. The new york city jazz record p ianist kenny barron was named an nea jazz master in 2010 and has been honored with 11 grammy nominations and regular appearances in the top tier of critics polls. Listening to some different recordings on youtube like the 1990 album extensions wi. Concentric circles is another sparkling jewel in barrons crown. Phillyborn kenny barron comes home to detroit for msu. Apr 25, 2019 with a musical relationship dating back nearly three decades, pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland could certainly engage in the former, but the art of conversation is a vivid example of the latter.