montg Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I recently picked up one of the Prestige jam sessions ('Funky' by Gene Ammons) and I've really been enjoying Burrell on it. Other than his date with Coltrane, I don't have any CDs where Burrell is a leader...so I'm pretty wide open for any and all recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guy Berger Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 What SoulStation said. Also, though he isn't a leader, Jimmy Smith's Back at the Chicken Shack and Midnight Special feature some excellent Kenny B. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 "Midnight Blue" is essential, and I also really like this 2-CD set: There's also this live date from the same period: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 All of these are excellent recommendations, but don't skip his later recordings either. This one, if you can find it on 32 Records, is quite nice: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Jim R Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 (edited) SOUL CALL (Prestige) MOTEN SWING (Columbia / Euphoria) NIGHT SONG (Verve) (Japan only) Edited May 19, 2005 by Jim R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montg Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Thanks for the feedback. I was wondering about Blue Lights--it looked mighty tempting, but Louis Smith is unfamiliar to me and the sound samples on amazon are obviously limited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Gould Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 There's a Louis Smith BN with Cannonball that's worthwhile, and he's recorded quite a bit for Steeplechase. He's a solid, if not particularly original trumpeter. Donald Byrd might be a good comparison: usually nice playing, not necessarily the very best though, y'know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron S Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 (edited) There's a Louis Smith BN with Cannonball that's worthwhile, and he's recorded quite a bit for Steeplechase. He's a solid, if not particularly original trumpeter. Donald Byrd might be a good comparison: usually nice playing, not necessarily the very best though, y'know? ← Plus there are so many other greats on "Blue Lights," and the music and sound are terrific. (and you get the cool Andy Warhol drawing on the cover ) Edited May 19, 2005 by Ron S Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Kat Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 ← Every artist has that one signature album. With Kenny, its that one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stereojack Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I've always loved "A Night at the Village Vanguard" on Argo, later reissued as "Man at Work" on Cadet, and most recently under its original title on a Chess CD. THis has been allowed to go out of print, but I gotta think that the geniuses at Universal will dust this one off again soon. It's a great trio album with Richard Davis & Roy Haynes. Burrell & Jimmy Smith were always a good fit - I especially like Burrell on "Back at the Chicken Shack". "Blue Bash" and "Organ Grinder Swing" are pretty hot as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I'll second the recommendation for 12-15-78 Live At VV. It's a very fine album. I probably listen to this album more than any other Burrell title at this point. Not a bad recommendation in the entire bunch IMO. I would add Laid Back to the list though. P.S. Everyone realizes by the time this thread runs it's course, pretty much every KB title will be listed right? B-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Kat Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Hadn't entered my mind. I bet there's one I can think of that no one will list. I'll just keep it secret 4 now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold_Z Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Here's a major KB album that I'm surprised has not been mentioned yet ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I listen to this one year round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Kat Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Damnit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Lucky guess. B-) I do listen to it year round though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim R Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 I've always loved "A Night at the Village Vanguard" on Argo, later reissued as "Man at Work" on Cadet, and most recently under its original title on a Chess CD. THis has been allowed to go out of print, but I gotta think that the geniuses at Universal will dust this one off again soon. It's a great trio album with Richard Davis & Roy Haynes. Yeah. I would definitely have recommended that as well, if it was in print. As a sidenote, there were two other CD releases of material from that performance, each of which contained two (different) previously unissued tracks. Of course, when Verve reissues it, they'll include everything. Burrell & Jimmy Smith were always a good fit - I especially like Burrell on "Back at the Chicken Shack". "Blue Bash" and "Organ Grinder Swing" are pretty hot as well. ← O.G.S. is one of my favorites of his collaberations with Jimmy. Also "Softly As A Summer Breeze" and "Six Views Of The Blues".... OH, and "Jimmy Smith At The Organ"!! (BN 1551/52). I have almost everything Burrell recorded as a leader, but I've never been too fond of "Guitar Forms" (KB has used the flattop guitar on different albums, but I always miss his amplified archtop sound when listening to those pieces). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundog Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 I lucked into a mint LP copy of Live At The Vanguard a couple of years ago. Paid a whopping $4.99. A real gem at any price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazz Kat Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Lucky guess. B-) I do listen to it year round though! ← I was really talking about The Best Of Kenny Burrell, though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolff Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 How about Burrell as co-leader? John Jenkins & Kenny Burrell on Blue Note. Just got this and think it's quite good, actually. Just wish Burrell took the spotlight more, but Jenkins sounds good as does Sonny Clark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Shearn Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 I'll second Blue Lights, Midnight Blue, Blue Bash and the Five Spot date Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Don't think Bluesy Burrell got mentioned, on OJC. Nice cd with Hawk on it. Re Louis Smith, I think he's solid, had a couple of nice BNs and has done some good work for SteepleChase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeweil Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 (edited) I've always loved "A Night at the Village Vanguard" on Argo, later reissued as "Man at Work" on Cadet, and most recently under its original title on a Chess CD. THis has been allowed to go out of print, but I gotta think that the geniuses at Universal will dust this one off again soon. It's a great trio album with Richard Davis & Roy Haynes. This may be my top favourite Burrell album of all time. Great how they cooperate in that spare setting. ***** I'd also recommend the two 1980's Blue Note CDs with the Guitar band - the camaraderie between Burrell, Rodney Jones and Bobby Broom is so nice to hear. Edited May 20, 2005 by mikeweil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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