Kenny Barron - Golden Lotus (1980) [re-rip]

Solid 1980 session with the always vibrant, challenging pianist Kenny Barron and the underrated saxophonist John Stubblefield in fiery form. Steve Nelson began generating interest on vibes with his playing on this session ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide.

A great Kenny Barron side for Muse, one of the best from a label that has a lot of remarkable sleepers on it. Like the best Muse sides, this set does a great job of straddling the line between forward looking modal playing and relaxed soul jazz, combining the best elements of both. And as you might imagine from the title, there is a bit of spiritual and eastern influence creeping in on some of the numbers. ~ Dusty Groove.

Muse Records, MR 5220, 1982

Recorded 4^th April, 1980 (#B1) at Downtown Sound New York City;

18^th April, 1980 (#A1-A3,B2) at Sound Heights Studio, Brooklyn, New York

Musicians:

Kenny Barron - Piano

John Stubblefield - Soprano Sax (A1,B2) & Tenor Sax (#A2,A3)

Steve Nelson - Vibraphone

Buster Williams - Bass

Ben Riley - Drums

Track Listing:

A1. Golden Lotus {Kenny Barron} (5:58)

A2. Dewdrop {Kenny Barron} (6:32)

A3. Cinco {Kenny Barron} (8:58)

B1. Darn That Dream {Jimmy Van Heusen, Edgar DeLange} [Solo] (9:16)

B2. Row House {Kenny Barron} (10:43)

Credits:

Producer - Michael Cuscuna

Recording and Mixing Engineer - Fred Miller

Mastering Engineer - Joe Brescio at The Master Cutting Room, New York City

Cover Photo - Neil Lavey

Liner Photo - Tom Copi

Album Design - W. Dale Cramer