Kenny barron musicophilesblog from keith jarrett to. Kenny barron made his 1961 recording debut on his big brother bills the tenor stylings of bill barron on savoy records. Sign up to our presto jazz mailing list to find out all the latest news. Dave holland i got a lot of reactions to my 25 essential jazz albums. Kamasi washington the epic brainfeeder various artists revive music presents. Kenny barron, dave holland the art of conversation discogs. So when kenny came out with a new trio album on impulse, i. What are some good books on the art of conversation. The art of conversation by kenny barron and dave holland wsj.
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. Buy online dave barron the art of conversation cd new. The transcription is from the 2014 album the art of conversation. Again, the simple combination of piano and bass in the hands of masters can be a delightful treat. Dec 20, 2019 kenny barrondave holland the art of conversation impulse. The art of conversation by kenny barron 602537946594 cd. Get his latest music, videos, itinerary, and news, purchase audio, and download transcriptions. May 11, 2015 the art of conversation impulse kenny barron established himself as the keyboardist of choice for stan getz, regina carter and so many others.
Kenny barron, dave holland the art of conversation 2014, cd. A wideranging, exhortatory look at the pleasures of great conversation, including strategies for how to bring it about, from the witty pen of an. The duos 2014 studio album, the art of conversation, showcases this collaboration with a simple, beautifully understated mix of standards and original compositions. The art of conversation by kenny barron and dave holland. A profile of kenny barron piano and details of their recordings available to browse and buy. The rapport dave holland shares with kenny barron is as unimpeachable as their individual talents. Encouraged by lateef, to pursue a college education, barron balanced touring with studies and earned his b. Ive heard him live once at the new morning in paris, and very much enjoyed the concert, but his ecm albums usually dont. 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.
The art of conversation kenny barron, dave holland songs. In this recording, kenny barron and dave holland can be heard as a duo. He is one of the few who can pull it off without drums, as hes. Without deception, kenny barron and the dave holland trio, featuring johnathan blake dare2 records. Mar 20, 2020 the art of conversation is a studio album by english jazz bassist dave holland and american jazz pianist kenny barron.
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. September 18, 2008 with others and alone, pianist kenny barron has a relaxed style that belies his ability to stir up a holy storm at the keys. The jazz journalists association recognized the record as the record of the year 2014. Regular readers of my blog know that im a big fan of kenny barron. Kenny barrondave holland the art of conversation impulse. Licensed to youtube by umg on behalf of universal music division decca records france. That accord marks this new venture as they add johnathan blakehis drumming contributing. Kenny barron the pianists new album, the art of conversation, which found him duetting with the bassist dave holland, is one of the standout recordings of the year. 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 early seventies found kenny working with yusef lateef who kenny credits as a key influence in his art for improvisation. Buy the transcription of in walked bud as played by kenny barron for solo piano. I got a lot of reactions to my 25 essential jazz albums. Two septuagenarian jazz eminences, the pianist kenny barron and the bassist dave holland teamed up in 2014 on a winning album of plainspoken duets, the. Complete your kenny barron, dave holland collection. The art of conversation by kenny barron 602537946594. Eschewing ostensible flash and musical sleight of hand, without deception is a treat for connoisseurs. This weeks podcast is a conversation with 2012 jazz master jimmy owens. Kenny barrondave holland trio featuring johnathan blake. Pianist kenny barron is equally distinguished, a premiere melodist with great chops. Oct 08, 2014 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 caught the attention of music critic tom moon. Although their paths have crossed since the mid 80s, duet performances only began in 2012 and the art of conversation is. The art of conversation impulse kenny barron established himself as the keyboardist of choice for stan getz, regina carter and so many others. Mar 21, 2020 their duet album, the art of conversation, was recorded in 1984.
Adler expounds on classical greek philosophers ideas about speaking persuasively and makes them more understandable, and provides concrete illustrations of how it is done. Buy the transcription of segment as played by kenny barron for solo piano. Journeyman solo artists and bandleaders in their own right, both barron and holland are. Barron revisits this form of the duo in the art of conversation with bassist dave holland. In 1996, pianist kenny barron issued a much lauded live recording with bassist charlie haden, night and the city. And one person is usually involved in these, and that is the brilliant pianist kenny barron.
Dave holland and kenny barron sound like two players finishing one another sentences despite small but important differences in dialect. Dixie chicks fiery return, and 10 more new songs the. 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. Jun 08, 2019 the art of conversation is a studio album by english jazz bassist dave holland and american jazz pianist kenny barron. The art of conversation is a studio album by english jazz bassist dave holland and american jazz pianist kenny barron. It comes as no surprise that their new trio album, which features drummer johnathan blake, is a lyrical at times virtuosic delight.
Kenny barron, dave holland the art of conversation 2014. The art of conversation dave holland and kenny barron. Gateway ecm, 1975 gateway 2 ecm, 1977 homecoming ecm, 1994 in the moment ecm, 1996 as sideman. Joey alexander countdown motema donny mccaslin beyond nowmotema. The jazz journalists association jja recognized the record as the record of the year 2014. Kenny barrondave holland the art of conversation amazon.
Nov 08, 2008 a while back, a friend and i had the same idea. Jazz pianist kenny barron finds new challenges playing in. Beginning in 2012, pianist kenny barron and bassist dave holland formed a duo partnership that found them performing live all around the world. Even the great bill evans developed strident upper octaves during his. Segment is originally a composition by charlie parker from 1949. Six years ago, impulse issued the art of conversation, a master class in crafting sparkling duo performances. In walked bud in your arms dr do right seascape day dream. These 10 tracks all showcase the profound mastery of two artists who share an easy rapport and elegantly restrained expressiveness.
Kenny barron and dave holland the art of conversation impulse. Night and the city, his 1998 duet album with bassist charlie haden, is one of. Without deception by kenny barron, dave holland, johnathan. Mar 28, 2016 one excellent book is mortimer adlers how to speak, how to listen.
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