Kenny Barron's star began to rise rapidly in the 1980s, though trio dates such as this live set from Imo House in Tokyo were never readily available to jazz fans in his homeland. Joined by Buster Williams and Ben Riley, who together with the leader also made up the rhythm section of the quartet Sphere (which had made its first record earlier the same year), the pianist pulls all stops in this outstanding date. Barron is known for playing lengthy (yet never overly long) numbers in front of audiences; this evening is no exception, as the tunes average around 14 minutes each. Barron's up-tempo cooker "And Then Again" scales back in its intensity only for Williams' tasty bass solo, while the popular samba "Manha de Carnaval" and pretty ballad "Someday My Prince Will Come" can stand up well against better known jazz arrangements. But it is the trio's romp through Thelonious Monk's "Rhythm-A-Ning" that is the high point of the performance. Although this Japanese import CD is somewhat hard to find, fans of the amazing Kenny Barron should make every effort to acquire it.
~ Ken Dryden, AMG

Track List:

01. And Then Again (Barron) - 12:08
02. Manha de Carnaval (Black Orpheus) (Bonfa/Llenas/Maria) - 14:20
03. Rhythm-A-Ning (Monk) - 14:17
04. Someday My Prince Will Come (Churchill/Morey) - 13:43

Recorded live at IMO HOUSE, Tokyo, June 9, 1982

Personnel:

Ben Riley - Drums
Kenny Barron - Piano, Arranger, Leader
Buster Williams - Bass

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