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"Songbook" is a landmark release in 2025 that will cement Barron's place in the pantheon of great jazz icons. Together with his long-standing trio - Kiyoshi Kitagawa on bass and Johnathan Blake on drums - Barron presents a collection of his own compositions, interpreted by an exceptional line-up of guest vocalists: Cécile McLorin Salvant, Kurt Elling, Ann Hampton Callaway, Catherine Russell, Jean Baylor, Tyreek McDole, Ekep Nkwelle and Kavita Shah.
With a seamless blend of lyrical sophistication, harmonic depth and rhythmic energy, Songbook is both a celebration of Kenny Barron's incomparable artistry and a defining statement in a career that has shaped the sound of modern jazz. This is not just a new album - it is a legacy in the making.
Kenny Barron - Piano
Kiyoshi Kitagawa - Bass
Johnathan Blake - Drums