Composer, pianist, educator, and NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron returns to the Paradise Jazz Series with his quintet. A peerless performer known for timeless classics and innovative improvisations, Barron’s piano skills are a testament to his status as a jazz icon. Inducted into the National Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2009, the American Jazz Hall of Fame in 2005, he has released over 40 albums, received 13 Grammy nominations, and played with legends including Dizzy Gillespie, Chet Baker, Stan Getz, and Yusef Lateef. Whether playing solo, trio, or quintet, Kenny Barron is recognized worldwide as a master of performance and composition.