Kenny Barron - Peruvian Blue (1974) [re-rip]

One of Kenny's best albums from the 70s - a moody set of piano tracks - both electric and acoustic - that features backing by Ted Dunbar, David Williams, Sonny Morgan, and Albert Heath. Most of the tracks have a very nice warm 70's soul jazz sound - laidback, but exploratory and always opening up on new levels - and the mixture of piano and guitar that graces most of the album makes for an unusual departure from some of Kenny's other albums. Titles include "Peruvian Blue", "The Procession", "Two Areas", and "In The Meantime". ~ Dusty Groove, Inc.

Barron has continued to compose, and his works have found their way into repertoires of many leading musicians including Lateef and James Moody. Similarly, his playing has taken on degrees and shades of sophistication and complexity that have made him one of the most impressive of all the younger pianists. He has technical brilliance, a sense of adventure that leads him to explore the freedom of the New Thing, and a balancing sense of tradition that informs everything he plays with the essence of jazz. Peruvian Blue is an album full of that essence. And in Blue Monk it offers a minor masterpiece. ~ Extract from Liner Notes by Doug Ramsey.

Muse Records, MR 5044, 1974

Recorded 14^th March, 1974 at RCA Studios, New York City

Musicians:

Kenny Barron - Piano (#A2-A3,B2), Electric Piano (#A1,B1,B3), Clavinet (#B3)

Ted Dunbar - Guitar (#A1-B1,B3)

David Willians - Bass (#A1,A3,B1), Fender Bass (#B3)

Albert "Tootie" Heath - Drums (#A1,A3,B1,B3), Flute (#A1)

Richard 'Pablo' Landrum - Conga (A1,B1,B3), Percussion (A1,B1,B3)

Sonny Morgan - Percussion (A1,B1,B3)

Track Listing:

A1. Peruvian Blue {Kenny Barron} (9:47)

A2. Blue Monk {Thelonious Monk} (8:38)

A3. The Procession {Kenny Barron} (4:49)

B1. Two Areas {Ted Dunbar} (9:43)

B2. Here's That Rainy Day {Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke} (8:04)

B3. In The Meantime {Kenny Barron} (5:46)

Credits:

Producer - Don Schlitten

Recording - Paul Goodman [RCA]

Liner Notes - Doug Ramsey