Kenny Barron
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Summary
Kenny Barron was born on June 9, 1943[1], in Philadelphia[2]. He has worked as a jazz pianist[3], composer[4], pedagogue[5], recording artist[6], and jazz musician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,670 views/month, #7,098 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: United States[9]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[10]
- Occupation: pianist[11], musician[12]
- Field of work: music[13], jazz[14], piano performance[15]
- Employer: Rutgers University[16]
- Educated at: Empire State College[17]
- Award received: Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18], NEA Jazz Masters[19]
- Member of: American Academy of Arts and Sciences[20], Kenny Barron Trio[21], Kenny Barron Quintet[22]
- Sex or gender: male[23]
- Genre: jazz[24], hard bop[25], post-bop[26]
- Record label: Criss Cross Jazz[27], Candid Records[28], Enja Records[29], PIAS Group[30]
- Discography: Kenny Barron discography[31]
- Commons category: Kenny Barron[32]
- Family name: Barron[33]
- Given name: Kenny[34]
- Official website: http://www.kennybarron.com[35]
- Instrument: piano[36]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[37]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[38]
- Start of work period: 1960[39]
- Sibling: Bill Barron[40]
Why It Matters
Kenny Barron has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Kenny Barron born?
Kenny Barron's place of birth was Philadelphia[2].
What did Kenny Barron do for work?
Kenny Barron worked as a jazz pianist[3], composer[4], pedagogue[5], recording artist[6], and jazz musician[7].
Where did Kenny Barron go to school?
Kenny Barron was educated at Empire State College[17].
What awards did Kenny Barron receive?
Honors received include Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences[18] and NEA Jazz Masters[19].