Introducing Kenny Burrell

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Introducing Kenny Burrell
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Studio album by
Kenny Burrell
ReleasedSeptember 1956[1]
RecordedMay 29–30, 1956
StudioVan Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
GenreBebop
Length41:30
LabelBlue Note
ProducerAlfred Lion
Kenny Burrell chronology
Introducing Kenny Burrell
(1956) 		Kenny Burrell Volume 2
(1956)

Introducing Kenny Burrell is the debut album by American jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell, recorded in 1956 and released by Blue Note Records.[2] 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[]

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]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic4/5 stars[3]

Track listing[]

No.TitleLength
1."This Time the Dream's on Me" (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer)5:00
2."Fugue 'n' Blues" (Burrell)6:48
3."Takeela" (Burrell)4:19
4."Weaver of Dreams" (Jack Elliott, Victor Young)4:43
5."Delilah" (Victor Young)6:04
6."Rhythmorama" (Kenny Clarke)6:28
7."Blues for Skeeter" (Burrell)8:08

Personnel[]

  • Kenny Burrell – guitar (except on #6)
  • Tommy Flanagan – piano (except on #6)
  • Paul Chambers – double bass (except on #6)
  • Kenny Clarke – drums
  • Candido Camero – conga (except on #2 & 4)

References[]

  1. ^ Nielsen Business Media (29 September 1956). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 45–. Retrieved 4 December 2017.
  2. ^ Blue Note Records discography accessed January 2, 2011
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Yanow, Scott, Allmusic Review accessed January 2, 2011.
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