Kenny Barron – Sunset to Dawn: Muse Master Edition (180g Vinyl LP)

Kenny Barron’s 1973 Album Sunset to Dawn Reissued for the Muse Records Master Series on 180g LP. Analog Mastered Directly from the Original Tapes.

Originally released in 1973 on Muse Records, Sunset to Dawn marked Kenny Barron’s stunning debut as a bandleader. Already a well-respected sideman with stints alongside Dizzy Gillespie and Yusef Lateef, Barron steps into the spotlight with an album that’s both soulful and forward looking, blending post-bop virtuosity with spiritual searching. The album unfolds like a journey — lyrical, bold, and emotionally resonant. The album features vibraphonist Warren Smith, bassist Bob Cranshaw, drummer Freddie Waits and conguero Richard Landrum.

Musicians:
Kenny Barron – Piano
Bob Cranshaw – Bass
Freddie Waits – Drums
Richard Landrum – Conga
Warren Smith – Vibraphone

Side A:

1. Sunset
2. A Flower
3. Swamp Demon

Side B:

1. Al-Kifha
2. Delores St. S.F.
3. Dawn