Scratch
Kenny Barron · 1985
42 min · 7 tracks · post-bop · hard bop
A vibrant interplay of intricate melodies and rhythmic finesse that defines Barron's post-bop style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- intricate melodies for detail seekers
- vibrant interplay for dynamic moods
- consistent development throughout session
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, 'Scratch' is Kenny Barron's fifth album as a leader, coming shortly after his critically acclaimed work with the quartet on 'Night and the City' (1984). At this point in his career, Barron was establishing himself as a prominent voice in jazz, melding traditional hard bop influences with innovative post-bop elements. His collaborations with legends like Dizzy Gillespie and Stan Getz had started to shape his unique sound and artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chick Corea· McCoy Tyner· Herbie Hancock
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Scratch 5:21
- 2 Quiet Times 5:32
- 3 Water Lilly 10:18
- 4 Song for Abdullah 5:33
- 5 The Third Eye 6:28
- 6 Jacob's Ladder 3:37
- 7 And Then Again 5:22
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