CARTAGENA JAZZ FESTIVAL: Kenny Barron en concierto.
Kenny Barron is a towering figure in jazz piano and has been a seminal force in the genre for over six decades. Having honed his craft in Philadelphia, he built his career alongside legends such as Dizzy Gillespie, Yusef Lateef, James Moody, Freddie Hubbard, Stanley Turrentine, and Milt Jackson, establishing himself as one of the most elegant and influential pianists of his generation.
In recent decades, he has remained highly active leading his own trio, while also collaborating with artists like Dave Holland and participating in numerous international projects. His mastery has profoundly influenced several generations of pianists, including Danilo Pérez, Benny Green, Cyrus Chestnut, and Eric Reed.
Refined, imaginative, and possessing exceptional sensitivity, Kenny Barron has forged an unmistakable style that blends jazz tradition with a constant quest for new musical paths. His stage presence is that of a true master, capable of transforming every concert into a lesson in elegance, lyricism, and improvisation.