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Peruvian Blue is a studio album by American pianist Kenny Barron that was recorded in 1974 and first released on the Muse label.

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow gave the album 4 stars and stated:”Peruvian Blue has more than its share of variety. Kenny Barron is heard on piano, electric piano, and clavinet on various tracks, and is joined some of the time by guitarist Ted Dunbar, bassist David Williams, drummer Albert “Tootie” Heath, and percussionists Richard Landrum and Sonny Morgan. Dunbar in particular is in top form, dueting with Barron on an explorative version of “Blue Monk” and being an important part of the ensemble on some of the more electric jams (the four Barron originals), all of which are fairly colorful. The leader takes a lengthy unaccompanied piano solo on “Here’s That Rainy Day,” another of the date’s highlights. This is an LP that rewards repeated listenings.”

Track listing:
All compositions by Kenny Barron except where noted.

“Peruvian Blue” – 9:53
“Blue Monk” (Thelonious Monk) – 8:41
“The Procession” – 4:51
“Two Areas” – 9:46
“Here’s That Rainy Day” (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Burke) – 8:07
“In the Meantime” – 5:46

Personnel:
Kenny Barron – piano, clavinet, electric piano
Ted Dunbar – guitar (tracks 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6)
David Williams – bass, electric bass (tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6)
Albert Heath – drums(tracks 1, 3, 4 & 6)
Richard Landrum – congas, percussion (tracks 1, 4 & 6)
Sonny Morgan – percussion (tracks 1, 4 & 6)

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Released: 1974
Recorded: March 14, 1974
Studio: Bell Sound (New York City)
Length: 42:54
Label: Muse
Producer: Don Schlitten