Live

Pianist Kenny Barron came into prominence when he joined the 1960s Dizzy Gillespie Quartet. Subsequently he has worked with legions of well-known musicians including Charlie Haden, Michael Brecker, Roy Haynes, Joe Henderson, Freddie Hubbard, Buddy Rich, Ron Carter, Chet Baker, Stan Getz and Ornette Coleman. In February 1982 he became co-leader of Sphere a quartet featuring tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse, bassist Buster Williams and drummer Ben Riley which began as a tribute to Thelonious Monk. Shortly afterwards in June 82, producer Masahiko took advantage of their appearance at the Imo House in Tokyo to record this spirited live session.