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- Kenny Burrell
Kenny Burrell
1LP
€37,99
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Release date: 22 August 2025
Article Number: 516572000
The respected Detroit-born guitarist, who would later become a professor at UCLA's Herb Alpert School of Music, released his sixth album (his second self-titled release) in 1957. Here, Burrell - already in full command of his flowing, straightforward style - collaborates with Cecil Payne (baritone saxophone), frequent collaborator Tommy Flanagan (piano), Doug Watkins (bass) and Elvin Jones (drums).
At just over 36 minutes, it's a tight, upbeat set. The entire album is an inviting excursion, but if you let yourself get into it, you may find yourself drawn to the silky smooth ‘Don't Cry Baby’ and the slyly effervescent ‘Drum Boogie’ for the full effect.
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Tracklisting:
Side A
1. Don’t Cry Baby
2. Drum Boogie
Side B
1. Strictly Confidential
2. All of You
3. Perception
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