In the 1990s,
Kenny Barron was finally recognized as one of jazz's top pianists, recording a series of top-notch and consistently inventive releases. This CD has seven of
Barron's originals in which he is teamed with
Ralph Moore (tenor and soprano), vibraphonist
Bobby Hutcherson, bassist
Rufus Reid, drummer
Victor Lewis, and sometimes percussionist
Mino Cinelu. These fine performances help to define the modern mainstream of the period. In addition, there are a pair of standards ("For Heaven's Sake" and a lengthy version of "I Should Care") that are played as sensitive duets with
Reid. Excellent and often exquisite music. ~ Scott Yanow