Kenny Barron Trio
Tickets
Regular:
$25 - $65
Senior 62+/Military:
$22.50 - $58.50
FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS:
Free ticket for all students available at the Box Office only the night of event.
Limit one free ticket per valid school ID.
FREE PARKING
Presented in partnership with Blueport Jazz
“One of the most articulate and polished mainstream–to–bop improvisers in the jazz of the past 40 years.” – The Guardian
“One of the top jazz pianists in the world.” - Los Angeles Times
FEATURED ARTISTS:
Kenny Barron, piano
Kiyoshi Kitagawa, bass
Savannah Harris, drums
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Honored as a 2010 Jazz Master by The National Endowment for the Arts, Kenny Barron captivates audiences with his elegant piano playing and infectious rhythms. The Los Angeles Times hails him as “one of the top jazz pianists in the world,” and Jazz Weekly lauds him as “The most lyrical piano player of our time.”
Starting his career in Philadelphia, Barron has collaborated with jazz legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Haynes, and Stan Getz. A prolific artist, he boasts over 40 recordings as a leader, with recent highlights including the solo piano album The Source (2023). Beyond his musical prowess, Barron has received thirteen Grammy nominations, the Lifetime Achievement Award from Spanish ceramist Lladro, and multiple honorary doctorates. A seven-time recipient of Best Pianist by the Jazz Journalists Association, Kenny Barron continues to shape the jazz landscape with his timeless artistry.