Golden Lotus is an album by pianist Kenny Barron, recorded in 1980 and first released on the Muse label in 1982 before being reissued on CD by 32 Records with Sunset to Dawn in 1997.[1][2][3][4][5]

Golden Lotus
Studio album by
Released1982
RecordedApril 4 & 18, 1980
StudioDowntown Sound Studio, NYC and Sound Heights Studio, Brooklyn, NY
GenreJazz
Length41:30
LabelMuse
MR 5220
ProducerMichael Cuscuna
Kenny Barron chronology
Together
(1978)
Golden Lotus
(1982)
Kenny Barron at the Piano
(1981)

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [6]

In his review on AllMusic, Ron Wynn called it a "solid 1980 session with the always vibrant, challenging pianist Kenny Barron and the underrated saxophonist John Stubblefield in fiery form"[6] In JazzTimes, David Zych wrote "Golden Lotus, vintage 1982, has Barron shunning the electrics, opting now to let his fingers control the touch and nuance of the tunes he's interpreting. All the tunes are his own, save for a wonderful "Darn that Dream," where Barron bares his soul with a gorgeous solo rendition of the ballad".[7]

Track listing

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All compositions by Kenny Barron except where noted.

  1. "Golden Lotus" – 5:57
  2. "Dewdrop" – 6:38
  3. "Cincero" – 8:57
  4. "Darn That Dream" (Jimmy Van Heusen, Eddie DeLange) – 9:16
  5. "Row House" – 10:42
  • Recorded at Downtown Sound Studio, NYC on April 4, 1980 (track 4) and Sound Heights Studio, Brooklyn, NY on April 18, 1980 (tracks 1–3 & 5)

Personnel

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References

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  1. ^ Jazzlists: Muse LP series discography: 5200 to 5249 accessed January 9, 2017
  2. ^ Kenny Barron Catalog accessed January 9, 2017
  3. ^ Kenny Barron: recordings accessed January 9, 2017
  4. ^ Enciclopedia del Jazz: Kenny Barron accessed January 9, 2017
  5. ^ Fitzgerald, M. Kenny Barron Discography, accessed January 20, 2019
  6. ^ a b Wynn, Ron. Kenny Barron – Golden Lotus: Review at AllMusic. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  7. ^ Zych, D., JazzTimes Review, accessed January 9, 2017