Kenny Burrell And The Jazz Giants CD

Recorded between 1957 and 1990. Includes liner notes by Jim Ferguson.

Digitally remastered by Joe Tarantino (1998, Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, California).

Kenny Burrell's discography for the Fantasy label encompasses the middle period of his career, and though well played, it leaves one wanting. His Blue Note material from his earlier days is better, and his interpretations of Duke Ellington's music from that era are definitive. There are only two Ellington numbers here, so this collection only scratches the surface. It's a credible compilation, good but not essential, even for starters. ~ Michael G. Nastos

Out of print in the U.S.! Jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell and his Jazz Giants performing 14 great tracks including 'Autumn Leaves', 'Sweet Dulcinea Blue' and 'Lyresto'. The Jazz Giants include legends like Jackie McLean, Art Farmer, John Coltrane, Gene Ammons, Ray Brown and others.

Compilation producer: Eric Miller.

Personnel: Kenny Burrell (guitar); Jimmy Raney (guitar); Jerome Richardson (soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone); Jackie McLean (alto saxophone); Coleman Hawkins, Gene Ammons, Harold Land, John Coltrane, Leo Wright, Stanley Turrentine (tenor saxophone); Donald Byrd, Art Farmer, Snooky Young (trumpet); Jimmy Jones , Mal Waldron, Tommy Flanagan, Will Davis , Wynton Kelly, Bill Evans , Cedar Walton (piano); Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith (organ); Jay Hoggard (vibraphone); Eddie Locke, Grady Tate, Jimmie Smith , Jimmy Cobb , Joe Dukes, Lewis Nash, Philly Joe Jones, Art Taylor, Yoron Israel, Billy Gene English (drums); Ray Barretto (congas); Ray Mantilla (percussion).

Audio Remasterer: Joe Tarantino.

Recording information: DK-USA (01/31/1958-11/17/1990); Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA (01/31/1958-11/17/1990); Metropolitan Sound Studios, New York, NY (01/31/1958-11/17/1990); Van Gelder Studios, Hackensack, NJ (01/31/1958-11/17/1990).

Photographer: Don Schlitten.

Unknown Contributor Roles: Gene Ammons; Jackie McLean; Joe Henderson; John Coltrane; Mal Waldron; Philly Joe Jones; Ray Brown ; Art Farmer; Tommy Flanagan; Wynton Kelly; Cedar Walton.

Personnel: Kenny Burrell (guitar); Jerome Richardson (soprano & tenor saxophones); Jackie McLean, Leo Wright (alto saxophone); John Coltrane, Harold Land, Coleman Hawkins, Stanley Turrentine (tenor saxophone); Snooky Young, Donald Byrd (trumpet); Jay Hoggard (vibraphone); Tommy Flanagan, Wynton Kelly, Jimmy Jones, Bill Evans, Mal Waldron, Will Davis (piano); Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith (organ); Jimmy Raney (guitar); Paul Chambers, Stanley Gilbert, Ray Brown, Major Holley, Doug Watkins, Martin Rivera, Rufus Reid, Marcus McLaurine (bass); Jimmy Cobb, Jimmie Smith, Philly Joe Jones, Eddie Locke, Art Taylor, Joe Dukes, Bill English, Lewis Nash, Yoron Israel, Grady Tate (drums); Ray Barretto (congas); Ray Mantilla (percussion).

Producers include: Bob Weinstock, Orrin Keepnews, Kenny Burrell, Helen Keane, Ozzie Cadena.