Peruvian Blue Explained

Peruvian Blue is a studio album by American pianist Kenny Barron that was recorded in 1974 and first released on the Muse label.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]}

Reception

In his review on Allmusic, Scott Yanow notes: "Peruvian Blue has more than its share of variety. Kenny Barron is heard on piano, electric piano, and clavinet on various tracks ... This is an LP that rewards repeated listenings" On All About Jazz, Douglas Payne said "Peruvian Blue has much to offer casual jazz listeners and 'Two Areas,' 'The Procession' and 'Blue Monk,' especially, provide required listening for fans of both Kenny Barron and Ted Dunbar. But it would have been more satisfying to hear any one of these different groupings tackle the whole program, rather than having each get sectioned off for a performance or two. Still, Kenny Barron – who has recorded nearly dozen times as a leader since the early 80s – always makes music worth hearing. Peruvian Blue is no exception."^[6]

Track listing

All compositions by Kenny Barron except where noted.

1. "Peruvian Blue" – 9:53
2. "Blue Monk" (Thelonious Monk) – 8:41
3. "The Procession" – 4:51
4. "Two Areas" – 5:36
5. "Here's That Rainy Day" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 8:07
6. "In the Meantime" – 5:46

Personnel

• Kenny Barron – piano, clavinet, electric piano
• Ted Dunbar – guitar (tracks 1, 2, 4 & 6)
• David Williams – bass, electric bass (tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6)
• Albert Heath – drums(tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6)
• Richard Landrum – congas, percussion (tracks 1, 4 & 6)
• Sonny Morgan – percussion (tracks 1, 4 & 6)

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzlists.com/SJ_Label_Muse_5000.htm Jazzlists: Muse LP series discography: 5000 to 5049
2. http://www.jazzdisco.org/kenny-barron/catalog/#muse-mr-5044 Kenny Barron Catalog
3. http://kennybarron.com/recordings/peruvian-blue/ Kenny Barron: recordings
4. https://enciclopediadeljazz.wordpress.com/2016/10/06/kenny-barron-discography/ Enciclopedia del Jazz: Kenny Barron
5. Fitzgerald, M., Kenny Barron Discography. Retrieved January 20, 2019.
6. Payne, D., All About Jazz Review. Retrieved January 9, 2017.