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One of the best soul-jazz guitarists of the 1950s and '60s, Kenny Burrell's cool-toned bop technique graced several important Blue Note records of the era. This excellent 14-track compilation, selected by the artist himself, culls the best of that work, and amounts to a shining portrait of Burrell's accomplishments. Groove classics like "Chitlins Con Carne" are here, as are moody takes on standards ("But Not For Me"). Burrell's accompanists include the likes of Herbie Hancock, Ray Barretto, Art Blakey, Jimmy Smith, and Paul Chambers, making for a veritable Blue Note all-star team. Burrell's liner notes also give the whole package a nice personal touch.
Recording information: Five Spot Cafe, New York, NY (03/12/1956-10/22/1964); Manhattan Towers, New York, NY (03/12/1956-10/22/1964); Van Gelder Studios, Hackensack, NJ (03/12/1956-10/22/1964).
Personnel: Kenny Burrell (guitar); Kenny Burrell; Frank Foster (tenor saxophone); Major Holley, Oscar Pettiford, Paul Chambers, Sam Jones, Ben Tucker (bass guitar); Shadow Wilson (drums); Junior Cook, Stanley Turrentine, Tina Brooks (tenor saxophone); Louis Smith (trumpet); Duke Jordan, Herbie Hancock, Tommy Flanagan, Bobby Timmons (piano); Jimmy Smith (organ); Kenny Clarke, Philly Joe Jones, Art Blakey, Billy Gene English (drums); Ray Barretto, Candido Camero (congas).
Liner Note Authors: Kenny Burrell; Richard Seidel.
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