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Pianist Kenny Barron came into prominence when he joined the 1960s Dizzy Gillespie Quartet. Subsequently he has worked with legions of well known musicians including Charlie Haden, Michael Brecker, Roy Haynes, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Buddy Rich, Ron Carter, Chet Baker, Stan Getz and Ornette Coleman. In February 1982 he became co leader of Sphere a quartet featuring tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse, bassist Buster Williams and drummer Ben Riley which began as a tribute to Thelonious Monk. Shortly afterwards in June 82, producer Masahiko took advantage of their appearance at the Imo House in Tokyo to record this spirited live session. |