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NEA Jazz Master pianist Kenny Barron would like to see more heart in today's jazz compositions

By Doug Doyle,

Published May 24, 2024 at 10:50 AM EDT

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On this episode of AOS, WBGO's Brian Delp chats with NEA Jazz Master Kenny Barron.

The acclaimed pianist Kenny Barron has 60-plus years of experience and is still putting out albums, including his most recent The Source.

The Jazz Journalists Association recently named Barron the top pianist of 2024.

You can hear Brian Delp's entire conversation with Kenny Barron here.

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Doug Doyle

Doug Doyle has been News Director at WBGO since 1998 and has taken his department to new heights in coverage and recognition. Doug and his staff have received more than 250 awards from organizations like PRNDI (now PMJA), AP, New York Association of Black Journalists, Garden State Association of Black Journalists and the New Jersey Society of Professional Journalists.

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Brian Delp

Brian Delp has been a member of WBGO’s on-air team for more than two decades, most-recently as the long-time host of Jazz After Hours. He has emceed at nearly every major jazz venue in the New York City area and hosted a portion of New York City’s City Parks Foundation’s Charlie Parker Jazz Festival over several summers.

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