His latest release on impulse is with bassist and composer dave holland, who have performed as a duo for a couple of years now. The art of conversation kenny barron, dave holland. Released under barrons name on the enja label, its a trio recording that instantly reveals the depth of their rapport. These 10 tracks all showcase the profound mastery of two artists who share an easy rapport and elegantly restrained expressiveness. 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. Barron revisits this form of the duo in the art of conversation with bassist dave holland. The art of conversation is a lively one, and barron and holland are the kind of restlessly inquisitive players who can still find something interesting to say even in such warhorses as.
The art of conversation dave holland and kenny barron. Honored by the national endowment for the arts as a 2010 jazz master, kenny barron has an unmatched ability to mesmerize audiences with his. When i went to nyc for the first time, i purchased this nice book with a bonus cd. In 2014, producer jeanphilippe allard had the bright idea of getting kenny barron and dave holland in the studio together. Over the course of a nearly fivedecade career, bassistcomposer dave holland has never stopped evolving, reinventing his concept and approach with each new project while constantly honing his instantly identifiable voice. The art of conversation by kenny barron 602537946594. Kenny barron and dave holland have long been a closeknit duo in 2014 impulse released the album, with an unequivocal title, the art of conversation. Barron then delivered several duo albums, pairing with bassist dave holland for 2014s the art of conversation and vibraphonist mark sherman for 2015s interplay. With a musical relationship dating back nearly three decades, pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland could certainly engage in the. Settle in with a good book and relaxing, instrumental jazz from bill evans, stan getz, and more.
Kenny barron is an american jazz pianist, who has appeared on hundreds of recordings as leader and sideman and is considered one of the most influential main. Without deception is a studio album by english jazz bassist dave holland, drummer jonathan blake, and pianist kenny barron. 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. Jazz pianist kenny barron has been a mainstay of the wclk sound for years now. Journeyman solo artists and bandleaders in their own right, both barron and holland are. Dave holland world renowned bassist, composer, educator. The art of conversation kenny barron, dave holland songs. Encouraged by lateef, to pursue a college education, barron balanced touring with studies and earned his b. 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.
In 2016, he returned to the trio format with book of intuition featuring bassist kiyoshi kitagawa and drummer johnathan blake. Kenny barron free download hires24 bitlossless quality. This time the pianist and bassist have added a drummer. Again, the simple combination of piano and bass in the hands of masters can be a delightful treat. In fact, the year will be punctuated with yet another milestone. In a year marked by inspired duet releases, this combination of pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland was among the most rewarding. Kenny barrondave holland the art of conversation amazon. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Kenny barron, dave holland the art of conversation 2014. Kenny barron, dave holland the art of conversation discogs. Apr 30, 2016 kenny barron s book of intuition on the revived impulse.
Listen to the jazz for reading playlist with amazon music unlimited. Complete your kenny barron, dave holland collection. 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. For the first time dave holland and kenny barron record their performances as a duo. National endowment for the arts jazz masters kenny barron, piano, and dave holland, bass, come together for a special performance. The transcription is from the 2014 album the art of conversation. Stellar trios led by kenny barron and dave holland. The record is called the art of conversation, and you can hear it at various times on wclk. Dave holland i got a lot of reactions to my 25 essential jazz albums. The early seventies found kenny working with yusef lateef who kenny credits as a key influence in his art for improvisation. In 2018, the esteemed pianist, composer, bandleader and educator kenny barron will celebrate his 75th birthday and mark the 50th year of a remarkable recording career that shows no signs of slowing down. Titled without deception the album features the two nea jazz masters in an intimate and adventurous conversation with extraordinary drummer johnathan blake.
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. The album was released on march 6, 2020 by dare2, hollands own label. Kenny barrons book of intuition on the revived impulse. The art of conversation is a lively one, and barron and holland are the kind of restlessly inquisitive players who can still find something interesting to say even in such warhorses as daydream and in walked bud. Segment is originally a composition by charlie parker from 1949. Ambrose akinmusire the imagined savior is far easier to paint blue note pat metheny unity group kin nonesuch kenny barrondave holland the art of conversation impulse. Kenny barron dave holland trio featuring johnathan blake. Jan 01, 2014 in 1996, pianist kenny barron issued a much lauded live recording with bassist charlie haden, night and the city. These titans began touring together throughout europe and the united states in 2012 and this album reflects two years of holland and barron finessing their empathy, chemistry and repertoire. Dave holland quintet at newport jazz festival 2002. Ive heard him live once at the new morning in paris, and very much enjoyed the concert, but his ecm albums usually dont. Find album credit information for the art of conversation kenny barron, dave holland on allmusic. 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. Barron next delivered several duo albums, pairing with bassist holland for 2014s the art of conversation on impulse.
Its been five years since kenny barron and dave holland last recorded together, on the duo album the art of conversation. The jazz journalists association recognized the record as the record of the year 2014. Holland and barron will release their next collaborative album, without deception, in 2020. Dec 03, 2014 in a year marked by inspired duet releases, this combination of pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland was among the most rewarding.
The duos 2014 studio album, the art of conversation, showcases this collaboration with a simple, beautifully understated mix of standards and original compositions. The american pianist and english double bassist ended up making the wonderful and wellnamed the art of conversation, published with impulse. In this recording, kenny barron and dave holland can be heard as a duo. Kenny barron, dave holland the art of conversation 2014, cd. Buy the transcription of segment as played by kenny barron for solo piano. Mar 05, 2016 kenny barron regular readers of my blog know that im a big fan of kenny barron. Kenny barron regular readers of my blog know that im a big fan of kenny barron. 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. Mar 04, 2020 pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland have covered a vast amount of sonic terrain throughout their brilliant careers. The art of conversation by kenny barron 602537946594 cd. The art of conversation is a studio album by english jazz bassist dave holland and american jazz pianist kenny barron. Released under barrons name on the enja label, its a trio recording that instantly reveals the. In 1996, pianist kenny barron issued a much lauded live recording with bassist charlie haden, night and the city.
Pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland have covered a vast amount of sonic terrain throughout their brilliant careers. The album was recorded in mount vernon, new york, and consists of 10 compositions, including the thelonious monks rarity worry later. The album reflects the two years that they have spent finessing their chemistry while touring the world. Holland, on the other hand, has more often been immersed in ensembles, including big bands, octets, quintets, quartets and trios. They were longtime friends but they had never tried out playing together in a duo. The album features seven originals four from holland and three from barron as well as covers of monk, parker and ellington. Beginning in 2012, pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland formed a duo partnership that found them performing live all around the world. Witty, intelligent chat with many heartfelt, shared intimacies, all gorgeously articulated.
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