What If? is an album by pianist Kenny Barron recorded in 1986 and released on the German Enja label.Kenny Barron Catalog accessed January 9, 2017.Kenny Barron: recordings accessed January 9, 2017.Enciclopedia del Jazz: Kenny Barron accessed January 9, 2017Fitzgerald, M. Kenny Barron Discography, accessed January 20, 2019
Reception
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".
Track listing All 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 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)
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