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1956 studio album by Kenny Burrell
Introducing Kenny Burrell is the debut album by American jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell, recorded over May 29–30, 1956 and released on Blue Note later that year.[2]
Release history
In 2000, the album was released on the 2 CD-set Introducing Kenny Burrell: The First Blue Note Sessions with Kenny Burrell Volume 2, plus bonus tracks.
Reception
Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
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The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album four stars, stating: "Burrell displays what was already an immediately recognizable tone. At 24, Burrell had quickly emerged to become one of the top bop guitarists of the era, and he is in particularly excellent form... Enjoyable music."[3]
Track listing
All tracks are written by Kenny Burrell, except as noted.
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "This Time the Dream's on Me" | 5:00 | |
2. | "Fugue 'n' Blues" | 6:48 | |
3. | "Takeela" | 4:19 | |
4. | "Weaver of Dreams" | 4:43 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Delilah" | Young | 6:04 |
2. | "Rhythmorama" | Kenny Clarke | 6:28 |
3. | "Blues for Skeeter" | 8:08 |
Personnel
Musicians
- Kenny Burrell – guitar (except "Rhythmorama")
- Tommy Flanagan – piano (except "Rhythmorama")
- Paul Chambers – bass (except "Rhythmorama")
- Kenny Clarke – drums
- Candido Camero – conga (except "Fugue 'n' Blues", "Weaver of Dreams")
Technical personnel
- Alfred Lion – producer
- Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering
- Reid Miles – design
- Francis Wolff – photography
- Leonard Feather – liner notes
References
- ^ "Reviews and Ratings of New Jazz Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 29 September 1956. p. 45. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
- ^ Blue Note Records discography accessed January 2, 2011
- ^ a b Yanow, Scott, Allmusic Review accessed January 2, 2011.
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