Kenny Barron

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American jazz pianist and composer celebrated for lyrical, post-bop playing and major collaborations; named an NEA Jazz Master in 2010.

Born in Philadelphia in 1943; renowned collaborations with Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz (including the duo set People Time); long-time educator at Rutgers University; NEA Jazz Master (2010).

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