What If? is an album by pianist Kenny Barron recorded in 1986 and released on the German Enja label.[1][2][3][4]
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| Released | 1986 | |||
| Recorded | February 17, 1986 | |||
| Studio | Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ | |||
| Genre | Jazz | |||
| Length | 42:19 | |||
| Label | Enja 5013 | |||
| Producer | Matthias Winckelmann | |||
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Reception
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [5] |
In his review on Allmusic, Greg Turner noted: "Long considered as one of the finest pianists in jazz, Barron's excellent composing skills are also evident on this worthy addition to his discography".[5]
Track listing
editAll compositions by Kenny Barron except where noted.
- "Phantoms" – 7:02
- "What If?" – 7:26
- "Close to You Alone" (Cecil McBee) – 5:58
- "Dexterity" (Charlie Parker) – 3:57
- "Voyage" – 5:03
- "Lullabye" – 7:09
- "Trinkle, Tinkle" (Thelonious Monk) – 5:43
Personnel
edit- Kenny Barron – piano
- Wallace Roney – trumpet (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 6)
- John Stubblefield – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 2, 5 & 6)
- Cecil McBee – bass (tracks 1-3, 5 & 6)
- Victor Lewis – drums (tracks 1-6)
References
edit- ^ Kenny Barron Catalog accessed January 9, 2017.
- ^ Kenny Barron: recordings accessed January 9, 2017.
- ^ Enciclopedia del Jazz: Kenny Barron accessed January 9, 2017
- ^ Fitzgerald, M. Kenny Barron Discography, accessed January 20, 2019
- ^ a b Turner, Greg. Kenny Barron – What If?: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2017.