Customer Reviews

Bluesy Burrell

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With Kenny Burrell on guitar and Coleman Hawkins on tenor sax, you cannot go wrong with this disc. From the funky to the easy swinging this is an excellent collaboration. They performed some standards and some of their own compositions, and there is not a weak one in the bunch. Hawkins does not play on all tracks, which is to be regretted. Otherwise, a fine CD. As always Tommy Flannagan on piano only adds to the high quality.

This CD contains the original Moodsville LP issue of BLUESY BURRELL, with an additional bonus track from a different date thrown on. Four of the tunes pair Burrell with Coleman Hawkins, to excellent effect. TRES PALABRAS is wonderful; both Hawk and pianist Tommy Flanagan shine here. In fact, as usual, Tommy Flanagan adds immensely to the success of this date. Hawk is in great form. Contrary to the review below, my copy's sound was excellent - no hiss at all. A most enjoyable CD.

For any Kenny Burrell fan, you should definitely own this cd. The music is awesome, definitely worth 5 stars if not more. It received a great review in the Penguin guide to Jazz. The recording however, is well below average. Too much hiss. Very distracting on a good home system. You can't beat it though for listening in the car, or at a party.

This disc is available as an import; however at a much steeper price. If I knew the sound was what it should be, I would definitely buy it

His music is pretty,bluesy,driving.it's just swings. If your looking for
something solid, listen to Kenny Burrell.

No technical comments, just listening comments. If you like Van Gelder's production techniques then this is a triumph.