In this interview between pianist Kenny Barron and Terence Blanchard, Barron reflects on the pianists who have most influenced his career, including Tommy Flanagan, McCoy Tyner, Ahmad Jamal, Abdullah Ibrahim, and more. Barron also acknowledges the creative freedom he found in the world of free jazz. Blanchard also asks Barron for the origin of his iconic band “Sphere,” which was initially formed to support Thelonious Monk but quickly evolved into a creative force of its own. An SFJAZZ Resident Artistic Director, Kenny Barron returns to SFJAZZ presenting four projects over four nights on April 10-13.
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Jazz Minute: Sarah Vaughan Legacy (na...
SFJAZZ presents another Jazz Minute – a brief look at important figures, movements, and moments in jazz history and the present day, in both the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.
In this episode narrated by Samara Joy, we honor the great vocalist Sarah Vaughan with a brief look at he... -
Sacred Space Pt.2
SFJAZZ presents another Jazz Minute – a brief look at important figures, movements, and moments in jazz history and the present day, in both the San Francisco Bay Area and around the world.
In this episode narrated by Terence Blanchard, we return for a second look at Grace Cathedral’s deep his...
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Four for Diz: Jon Faddis on Dizzy Gil...
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