AVID Jazz continues with its Four Classic Album series with a re-mastered 2CD from Kenny Burrell, complete with original artwork, liner notes and personnel details
“Kenny Burrell”; “Introducing Kenny Burrell”; “Blue Lights Vol 1” and “Blue Lights Vol 2”
There has to be something in the air around Detroit! We have just released our four classic album tribute to Curtis Fuller (AMSC1326), still going strong at 83! And now we present another jazzman from Detroit, guitarist Kenny Burrell, still playing at a sprightly 87! Book me a plane ticket to Detroit immediately. Kenny Burrell is another of the great jazz names who has played with just about everyone you can think of during a long and illustrious career in jazz. Artists appearing alongside Mr. Burrell on our four fine selections include J.R. Montrose, Kenny Dorham, Tommy Flanagan, Oscar Pettiford, Paul Chambers, Kenny Clarke, Candido, Junior Cook, Tina Brooks, Louis Smith, Duke Jordan, Sam Jones and Art Blakey. Check out other great jazz guitarists. Charlie Byrd (AMSC123), Tal Farlow (AMSC1086), Grant Green (AMSC1065), Tiny Grimes (AMSC1188), Django Reinhardt (AMSC920 & AMSC1020), Jim Hall (AMSC1033), Barney Kessel (AMSC921 & AMSC1064), Herb Ellis (AMSC1032), Wes Montgomery (AMSC1027).
CD1
1-8: ‘Kenny Burrell’
1. Get Happy
2. But Not For Me
3. Mexico City
4. Moten Swing
5. Cheeta
6. Now See How You Are
7. Phinupi
8. How About You
9-15: ‘Introducing Kenny Burrell’
9. This Time The Dream’s On Me
10. Fugue ‘n Blues
11. Takeela
12. Weaver Of Dreams
13. Delilah
14. Rhythmorama
15. Blues For Skeeter
CD2
1-4: ‘Blue Lights Vol 1’
1. Yes Baby
2. Scotch Blues
3. Autumn In New York
4. Caravan
5-8: ‘Blue Lights Vol 2’
5. Rock Salt
6. The Man I Love
7. Chuckin’
8. Phinupi
