Kenny Burrell Catalog
1950 (age 19)
Kenny Burrell - Kenny's Sound / My Funny Valentine (J-V-B 58)
Yusef Lateef, tenor sax, flute; Tommy Flanagan, piano, vibes; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Billy Burrell or Al Jackson, bass; Elvin Jones or Hindel Butts, drums.
Detroit, MI, circa 1950
| Kenny's Sound | |
| My Funny Valentine |
1956 (age 25)
Kenny Burrell (Vol. 2) (Blue Note BLP 1543)
Frank Foster, tenor sax #1-3; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.
Audio-Video Studios, NYC, March 12, 1956
| 1. tk.10 | Phinupi |
| 2. tk.13 | Now See How You Are |
| 3. tk.27 | How About You |
| 4. tk.43 | Cheeta |
| 5. tk.64 | Moten Swing |
Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Candido, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 29, 1956
| tk.7 | Get Happy |
Kenny Burrell, guitar.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 30, 1956
| tk.18 | But Not For Me |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81543 (pseudo stereo).
Kenny Burrell - Swingin' (Blue Note (J) GXF-3070)
Frank Foster, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Oscar Pettiford, bass; Shadow Wilson, drums.
Audio-Video Studios, NYC, March 12, 1956
| tk.42 | My Heart Stood Still |
Louis Smith, trumpet; Tina Brooks, Junior Cook, tenor sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, May 14, 1958
| tk.1 | I Never Knew |
Roland Hanna, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ben Tucker, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, 1st set, August 25, 1959
| tk.3 | If You Could See Me Now |
Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ben Tucker, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, 2nd set, August 25, 1959
| tk.8 | Swingin' |
Roland Hanna, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ben Tucker, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, 3rd set, August 25, 1959
| tk.14 | Beef Stew Blues |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8155.
Introducing Kenny Burrell (Blue Note BLP 1523)
Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Kenny Clarke, drums; Candido, congas #2,3.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 29, 1956
| 1. tk.2 | Fugue 'N' Blues |
| 2. tk.3 | Takeela |
| 3. tk.6 | Delilah |
Tommy Flanagan, piano #1-3; Kenny Burrell, guitar #1-3; Paul Chambers, bass #1-3; Kenny Clarke, drums; Candido, congas #1,2,4.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 30, 1956
| 1. tk.11 | Blues For Skeeter |
| 2. tk.13 | This Time The Dream's On Me |
| 3. tk.16 | Weaver Of Dreams |
| 4. tk.17 | Rhythmorama |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81523 (pseudo stereo).
1957
Kenny Burrell (Prestige PRLP 7088)
Cecil Payne, baritone sax #1,2,4,5; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Elvin Jones, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 1, 1957
| 1. 1071 | Perception |
| 2. 1073 | Drum Boogie |
| 3. 1075 | All Of You |
| 4. 1076 | Strictly Confidential |
| 5. 1077 | Don't Cry Baby |
** also released on Prestige PRLP 7308, PRST 7308 as Blue Moods. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-019, OJCCD-019-2.
Kenny Burrell - K.B. Blues (Blue Note (J) GXF-3052)
Hank Mobley, tenor sax; Horace Silver, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Doug Watkins, bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, February 10, 1957
| tk.3 | Nica's Dream |
| tk.6 | D.B. Blues |
| tk.7 | K.B. Blues (alternate take) |
| tk.8 | K.B. Blues |
| tk.9 | Out For Blood |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8154.
Kenny Burrell/Bill Jennings/Tiny Grimes - Guitar Soul (Status ST 8318)
Kenny Burrell, Barry Galbraith, guitar; Leonard Gaskin, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, May 10, 1957
| 1246 | Billie's Bounce |
| 1247 | Prelude To A Kiss |
| 1248 | It Don't Mean A Thing |
1958
Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane (New Jazz NJLP 8276)
John Coltrane, tenor sax; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Paul Chambers, bass; Jimmy Cobb, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, NJ, March 7, 1958
| 1476 | Lyresto |
| 1477 | Why Was I Born? |
| 1478 | Freight Trane |
| 1479 | I Never Knew |
| 1480 | Big Paul |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7532 as The Kenny Burrell Quintet With John Coltrane. on Original Jazz Classics OJC-300, OJCCD-300-2.
** part of Prestige P-24059 as Kenny Burrell/John Coltrane.
Kenny Burrell - Blue Lights Volume 1 (Blue Note BLP 1596)
Louis Smith, trumpet; Tina Brooks, Junior Cook, tenor sax; Duke Jordan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, May 14, 1958
| tk.2 | Scotch Blues |
| tk.8 | Yes Baby |
Louis Smith, trumpet #2; Tina Brooks, Junior Cook, tenor sax #2; Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
| 1. tk.11 | Autumn In New York |
| 2. tk.14 | Caravan |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81596.
Kenny Burrell - Blue Lights Volume 2 (Blue Note BLP 1597)
Louis Smith, trumpet; Junior Cook, tenor sax #2; Duke Jordan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
Manhattan Towers, NYC, May 14, 1958
| 1. tk.4 | The Man I Love |
| 2. tk.9 | Phinupi |
Louis Smith, trumpet; Tina Brooks, Junior Cook, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Sam Jones, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
| tk.10 | Chuckin' |
| tk.12 | Rock Salt |
** also released on Blue Note BST 81597.
1959
Kenny Burrell With Art Blakey - On View At The Five Spot Cafe (Blue Note BLP 4021)
Tina Brooks, tenor sax; Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ben Tucker, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, 2nd set, August 25, 1959
| tk.10 | Birks' Works |
| tk.11 | Lady Be Good |
Roland Hanna, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ben Tucker, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, 3rd set, August 25, 1959
| tk.15 | Hallelujah |
same personnel.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, 4th set, August 25, 1959
| tk.19 | 36-23-36 |
Bobby Timmons, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ben Tucker, bass; Art Blakey, drums.
"Five Spot Cafe", NYC, 5th set, August 25, 1959
| tk.22 | Lover Man |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84021, CDP 7 46538 2.
Kenny Burrell - A Night At The Vanguard (Argo LP-655)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, September 16 and 17, 1959
| 9759 | Soft Winds |
| 9760 | Will You Still Be Mine |
| 9762 | I'm A Fool To Want You |
| 9763 | Broadway |
| 9767 | Well, You Needn't |
| 9771 | All Night Long |
| 10209 | Trio |
| 10210 | Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' |
** also released on Cadet LP-769 as Man At Work.
Kenny Burrell - Cool Cookin' (Cadet 2CA 60019)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.: same session.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, September 16 and 17, 1959
| 9764 | I Just Can't See For Lookin' |
| 9769 | How Could You Do A Thing Like That To Me |
Kenny Burrell (Chess 2ACMJ-408)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Roy Haynes, drums.: same session.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, September 16 and 17, 1959
| Afternoon In Paris | |
| Tricotism |
** also released on Chess CH2-92509 as Recapitulation.
Kenny Burrell - The Chant / Here 'Tis (Argo 5352)
Ramsey Lewis, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Eldee Young, bass; Red Holt, drums.
Chicago, IL, December, 1959
| 9823 | The Chant |
| 9824 | Here 'Tis |
1960
Kenny Burrell - Weaver Of Dreams (Columbia CL 1703)
Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax #1,2, flute #3; Kenny Burrell, guitar, vocal; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.
NYC, October 18, 1960
| 1. CO65531 | Until The Real Thing Comes Along |
| 2. CO65532 | A Fine Romance |
| 3. CO65533 | That Old Feeling |
Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax #1,4; Tommy Flanagan, piano #1,4; Kenny Burrell, guitar, vocal; Joe Benjamin, bass #1; Wendell Marshall, bass #2-4; Bill English, drums #1; Bobby Donaldson, drums #2-4.
NYC, November 1, 1960
| 1. CO65540 | The Blues Is Awful Mean |
| 2. CO65541 | Like Someone In Love |
| 3. CO64985 | The More I See You |
| 4. CO64986 | I'm Just A Lucky So And So |
Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax #3; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar, vocal; Wendell Marshall, bass; Bobby Donaldson, drums.
NYC, March 1, 1961
| 1. CO66369 | I'll Buy You A Star |
| 2. CO66370 | Weaver Of Dreams |
| 3. CO66371 | If I Had You |
Bobby Jaspar, tenor sax #1; Tommy Flanagan, piano #1; Kenny Burrell, guitar, vocal; Joe Benjamin, bass; Bill English, drums.
NYC, April 11, 1961
| 1. CO66485 | Hootchie-Koo |
| 2. CO66486 | Afternoon In Paris |
** also released on Columbia CS 8503.
1961 (age 30)
Kenny Burrell - Bluesin' Around (Columbia FC 38507)
Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Hank Jones, acoustic piano; Kenny Burrell, electric guitar; Major Holley, acoustic bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
NYC, November 21, 1961
| CO68734 | Mambo Twist |
| CO68735 | The Switch |
Illinois Jacquet, tenor sax; Hank Jones, acoustic piano; Kenny Burrell, electric guitar; Major Holley, acoustic bass; Jimmy Crawford, drums.
NYC, November 29, 1961
| CO68763 | Bye And Bye |
| CO68765 | Mood Indigo |
| CO68767 | The Squeeze |
Eddie Bert, trombone; Hank Jones, acoustic piano; Kenny Burrell, electric guitar; George Duvivier, acoustic bass; Louis Hayes, drums.
NYC, March 6, 1962
| CO69739 | Bluesin' Around |
Leo Wright, alto sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Kenny Burrell, electric guitar; Joe Dukes, drums.
NYC, April 30, 1962
| CO70107 | One Mint Julep |
| CO70108 | People Will Say We're In Love |
| CO70109 | Moten Swing |
1962
Kenny Burrell With Coleman Hawkins - Bluesey Burrell (Moodsville MVLP 29)
Coleman Hawkins, tenor sax #4-7; Tommy Flanagan, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Major Holey, bass; Eddie Locke, drums; Ray Barretto, congas #1,4,6,7.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, September 14, 1962
| 1. 3620 | Out Of This World |
| 2. 3621 | Guilty |
| 3. 3622 | No More |
| 4. 3623 | Montono Blues |
| 5. 3624 | I Thought About You |
| 6. 3625 | Tres Talbras |
| 7. 3626 | It's Getting Dark |
** also released on Moodsville MVST 29; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-926-2. on Prestige PRST 7578 as Kenny Burrell - Out Of This World.
1963
Kenny Burrell With The Brother Jack McDuff Quartet - Crash! (Prestige PR 7347)
Eric Dixon, flute; Harold Vick, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, Hammond organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Joe Dukes, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 1963
| 3719 | Love Walked In |
Harold Vick, tenor sax; Jack McDuff, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Joe Dukes, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, February 26, 1963
| 3749-1 | Grease Monkey |
| 3750-2 | The Breeze And I |
| 3752-4 | Call It Stormy Monday |
| 3753-1 | Nica's Dream |
| 3754-6 | We'll Be Together Again |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7347.
** part of Prestige PRCD-24131-2 as Jack McDuff Featuring Kenny Burrell - Crash!.
Kenny Burrell - Midnight Blue (Blue Note BLP 4123)
Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax #1-4; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Major Holley Jr., bass #1-6; Bill English, drums #1-6; Ray Barretto, congas #1-3,5.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 1963
| 1. tk.14 | Saturday Night Blues |
| 2. tk.16 | Wavy Gravy |
| 3. tk.23 | Chittlins Con Carne |
| 4. tk.28 | Mule |
| 5. tk.31 | Midnight Blue |
| 6. tk.44 | Gee Baby, Ain't I Good To You |
| 7. tk.49 | Soul Lament |
** also released on Blue Note BST 84123, CDP 7 46399 2.
Kenny Burrell - Midnight Blue (Blue Note CDP 7 46399 2)
Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax #1; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Major Holley Jr., bass; Bill English, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 8, 1963
| 1. tk.10 | Kenny's Sound |
| 2. tk.35 | K Twist |
** originally released on Blue Note BLP 4123 + 2 bonus tracks.
The Kenny Burrell Octet - Lotsa Bossa Nova! (Kapp KL-1326)
Clark Terry, trumpet; Kenny Burrell, Barry Galbraith, Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Tommy Lopez, Willy Rodriguez, percussion.
NYC, February 25, 1963
| K6917 | Star Eyes |
| K6918 | Tin Tin Deo |
| K6919 | A String Of Pearls |
| K6920 | On Green Dolphin Street |
Jerome Richardson, tenor sax, flute; Kenny Burrell, Barry Galbraith, Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Tommy Lopez, Willy Rodriguez, percussion.
NYC, February 27, 1963
| K6936 | Close Your Eyes |
| K6937 | The Sweetest Sounds |
| K6938 | The Song Of Delilah |
| K6939 | If I Should Lose You |
Clark Terry, trumpet; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax, flute; Kenny Burrell, Barry Galbraith, Bucky Pizzarelli, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums; Tommy Lopez, Willy Rodriguez, percussion.
NYC, March 1, 1963
| K6940 | Invitation |
| K6941 | The Lamp Is Low |
| K6942 | One Mint Julep |
| K6943 | Two Different Worlds |
** also released on Kapp KS-3326.
Kenny Burrell - Freedom (Blue Note (J) GXF-3057)
Seldon Powell, baritone sax, flute; Hank Jones, piano, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 27, 1963
| tk.13 | The Good Life |
| tk.21 | Stairway To The Stars |
| tk.27 | Loie |
Seldon Powell, tenor sax; Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Osie Johnson, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 2, 1963
| tk.35 | I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You |
Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax; Herbie Hancock, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ben Tucker, bass; Bill English, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, October 22, 1964
| 1449 tk.2 | Love, Your Spell Is Everywhere |
| 1450 tk.20 | Freedom |
| 1451 tk.25 | Lonesome Road |
| 1452 tk.31 | G Minor Bash |
| 1453 tk.42 | K Twist |
** also released on Blue Note (J) GXK-8170.
Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Smith - Blue Bash! (Verve V/V6-8553)
Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Vince Gambella, 2nd guitar; Mel Lewis, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 16, 1963
| 63VK499 | Blue Bash |
| 63VK500 | Kenny's Sound |
Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Bill English, drums.
Bell Sound Studios, NYC, July 25, 1963
| 63VK520 | Travelin' |
| 63VK521 | Fever |
| 63VK522 | Soft Winds |
| 63VK523 | Blues For Del |
Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; George Duvivier, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
A&R Studios, NYC, July 29, 1963
| 63VK525 | Easy Living |
** also released on Verve 314 557 453-2.
Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Smith - Blue Bash! (Verve 314 557 453-2)
Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Vince Gambella, 2nd guitar; Mel Lewis, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, July 16, 1963
| Kenny's Sound (alternate take) | |
| Easy Living (alternate take) | |
| Kenny's Sound (alternate take) |
Jimmy Smith, organ; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Milt Hinton, bass; Bill English, drums.
Bell Sound Studios, NYC, July 25, 1963
| Travelin' (alternate take) | |
| Fever (alternate take) | |
| Soft Winds (alternate take) | |
| Travelin' (breakdown take) |
** originally released on Verve V/V6-8553 + 7 bonus tracks.
1964
Kenny Burrell - Soul Call (Prestige PR 7315)
Will Davis, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Martin Rivera, bass; Bill English, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 7, 1964
| I'm Just A Lucky So & So | |
| Mark I | |
| A Sleepin' Bee | |
| Soul Call | |
| Kenny's Theme | |
| Here's That Rainy Day |
** also released on Prestige PRST 7315; Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-846-2.
Various Artists - 25 Years Of Prestige (Prestige P-24046)
Will Davis, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Martin Rivera, bass; Bill English, drums; Ray Barretto, congas.: same session.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 7, 1964
| Oh Henry |
Kenny Burrell - Guitar Forms (Verve V/V6-8612)
Johnny Coles or Louis Mucci, trumpet; Jimmy Cleveland, Jimmy Knepper, trombone; Ray Alonge or Julius Watkins, French horn; Bill Barber, tuba; Andy Fitzgerald, George Marge, flute, English horn; Ray Beckenstein, flute, bass clarinet; Bob Tricarico, bassoon, tenor sax, flute; Steve Lacy, soprano sax; Lee Konitz, alto sax; Richie Kamuca, tenor sax, oboe; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Elvin Jones or Charlie Persip, drums; Gil Evans, arranger, conductor.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 4, 1964
| 64VK607 | Last Night When We Were Young |
| 64VK608 | Moon And Sand |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 15, 1964
| 64VK609 | Lotus Land |
| 64VK610 | Loie |
Kenny Burrell, guitar; and others.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 6, 1965
| 65VK313 | Greensleeves |
Roger Kellaway, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Joe Benjamin, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Willie Rodriguez, congas.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April 12, 1965
| 65VK262 | Breadwinner |
| 65VK263 | Terrace Theme |
| 65VK264 | Excerpts From Prelude No. 2 By Gershwin |
| 65VK327 | Downstairs |
1966
Kenny Burrell - The Tender Gender (Cadet LP-772)
Richard Wyands, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Martin Rivera, bass; Oliver Jackson, drums.
Chicago, IL, April 4, 1966
| 14645 | Girl Talk |
| 14646 | Hot Bossa |
| 14647 | People |
| 14648 | La Petite Mambo |
same personnel.
Chicago, IL, April 5, 1966
| 14650 | Suzy |
| 14651 | Isabella |
| 14652 | The Tender Gender |
| 14653 | I'm Confessin' |
| 14656 | Mother In Law |
same personnel.
Chicago, IL, circa late May, 1966
| 14820 | If Someone Had Told Me |
Kenny Burrell - Have Yourself A Soulful Little Christmas (Cadet LP-779)
Charles Stepney, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Cleveland Eaton, bass; Morris Jennings, drums; unidentified strings, brass organ and rhythm, Richard Evans, arranger, conductor.
Chicago, IL, October, 1966
| 15233 | The Little Drummer Boy |
| 15234 | Go Where I Send Thee |
| 15235 | My Favorite Things |
| 15236 | Merry Christmas Baby |
| 15237 | Mary's Little Boy Chile |
| 15238 | Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas |
| 15239 | The Christmas Song |
| 15240 | Away In A Manger |
| 15241 | The Twelve Days Of Christmas |
| 15242 | God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen |
| 15243 | Silent Night |
| 15244 | White Christmas |
Kenny Burrell - A Generation Ago Today (Verve V/V6-8656)
Phil Woods, sax #2; Richard Wyands, piano #1; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 15 and 16, 1966
| 1. 101815 | Wholly Cats |
| 2. 101816 | A Smooth One |
Phil Woods, sax; Mike Mainieri, vibes #1; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, December 20, 1966
| 1. 101841 | As Long As I Live |
| 2. 101842 | I Surrender Dear |
Phil Woods, sax; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, January 31, 1967
| 102033 | If I Had You |
same personnel.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 28, 1967
| 102456 | Poor Butterfly |
| 102457 | Stompin' At The Savoy |
| 102458 | Rose Room |
** also released on Verve 831 087-2 as For Charlie Christian And Benny Goodman.
Kenny Burrell - For Charlie Christian And Benny Goodman (Verve 831 087-2)
Phil Woods, sax; Mike Mainieri, vibes #2,3; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, March 28, and January 31, 1967, and December 20 and 15, 1966
| 1. | Seven Come Eleven (previously unreleased) |
| 2. | Moonglow (previously unreleased) |
| 3. | Flying Home (previously unreleased) |
** originally released on Verve V/V6-8656 as A Generation Ago Today + 3 bonus tracks.
1967
Kenny Burrell - Ode To 52nd Street (Cadet LP-798)
Oscar Brashear, John Howell, Art Hoyle, trumpet; John Avant, Morris Ellis, trombone; Lenny Druss, flute; Richard Wyands, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Cleveland Eaton, Martin Rivera, bass; Morris Jennings, drums; Harold Jones, Phil Thomas, Marshall Thompson, percussion; unidentified studio orchestra, Richard Evans, arranger, conductor.
Chicago, IL, September, 1967
| 16327 | Con Alma |
| 16328 | Wild Is The Wind |
| 16329 | I Want My Baby Back |
| 16330 | Blues Fuse |
| 16331 | Soulero |
| 16332 | Suite For Guitar And Orchestra: So Little Time |
| 16333 | Suite For Guitar And Orchestra: Growing |
| 16334 | Suite For Guitar And Orchestra: Round And Round We Go |
| 16335 | Suite For Guitar And Orchestra: Recapitulation |
Kenny Burrell - Blues-The Common Ground (Verve V6-8746)
Thad Jones, Jimmy Nottingham, Ernie Royal, trumpet; Wayne Andre, Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, Tony Studd, trombone; Harvey Phillips, tuba; Jerome Richardson, woodwinds, reeds; Herbie Hancock, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums; Johnny Pacheco, percussion; Don Sebesky, arranger, conductor.
A&R Studios, NYC, December 15, 1967
| 104184 | The Common Ground |
| 104185 | The Preacher |
| 104186 | Angel Eyes |
| 104187 | Burning Spear |
Bernie Glow, Jimmy Owens, Snookie Young, trumpet; Wayne Andre, Jimmy Cleveland, Paul Faulise, Bill Watrous, trombone; Don Butterfield, tuba; Jerome Richardson, woodwinds, reeds; Herbie Hancock, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Donald MacDonald, drums; Johnny Pacheco, percussion; Don Sebesky, arranger, conductor.
A&R Studios, NYC, February 12, 1968
| 104426 | Everydays |
| 104427 | See See Rider |
| 104428 | Wonder Why |
| 104429 | Every Day (I Have The Blues) |
Herbie Hancock, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
A&R Studios, NYC, February 19, 1968
| 104494 | Sausalito Nights |
| 104495 | Soulful Brothers |
Kenny Burrell, guitar.
| 104496 | Were You There |
** also released on Verve 314 589 101-2.
1968
Kenny Burrell - Night Song (Verve V6-8751)
Bernie Glow, Joe Shepley, Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Wayne Andre, Jimmy Cleveland, Urbie Green, trombone; Alan Raph, bass trombone; Don Butterfield, tuba; Jerome Richardson, flute, piccolo; Warren Bernhardt, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Donald MacDonald, drums; Johnny Pacheco, percussion; Don Sebesky, arranger, conductor.
A&R Studios, NYC, April 14, 1968
| 104902 | Night Song |
same personnel.
A&R Studios, NYC, April 18, 1968
| 104903 | Love You Madly |
Marvin Stamm, trumpet; Wayne Andre, Jimmy Cleveland, J.J. Johnson, Tom Mitchell, Jay Sherman, trombone; Alan Raph, bass trombone; Phil Bodner, flute, piccolo; Hank Jones, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Billy Cobham Jr., drums; Jack Jennings, percussion; Don Sebesky, arranger, conductor.
A&R Studios, NYC, April 19, 1968
| 104898 | Teach Me Tonight |
| 104900 | Brother, Where Are You? |
Kenny Burrell, guitar.
A&R Studios, NYC, January 6, 1969
| 105940 | Just A-Sittin' And A-Rockin' |
Richard Wyands, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Freddie Waits, drums.
A&R Studios, NYC, January 14, 1969
| 105427 | The Shadow Of Your Smile |
| 105428 | Blues For Wes |
same personnel.
A&R Studios, NYC, January 17, 1969
| 105429 | Namely You |
| 105430 | Night Hawk |
** also released on 55 Records (J) FNCJ-5602.
1969
Kenny Burrell - Asphalt Canyon Suite (Verve V6-8773)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; with Roland Hanna, piano; unidentified brass, Johnny Pate, arranger.
NYC, October 8, 1969
| 106512 | Asphalt Canyon Suite Part 1: Introduction; Asphalt Canyon Blues |
| 106513 | Going To Jim And Andy's |
same personnel.
NYC, October 10, 1969
| 106219 | Things Ain't What They Used To Be |
| 106220 | Please Send Me Someone To Love |
same personnel.
NYC, October 16, 1969
| 106534 | Asphalt Canyon Suite Part 2: Think About It; Better Get Your Thing Together |
| 106535 | Asphalt Canyon Suite Part 2: Alone In The City |
| 106536 | Sugar Hill |
| 106537 | Put A Little Love In Your Heart |
** also released on 55 Records (J) FNCJ-5603.
Various Artists - Jazz Wave, Ltd. On Tour Volume 1 (Blue Note BST 89905)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; Richard Davis, bass; Mel Lewis, drums.
"Jazz Wave, Ltd. On Tour", "Kongresshalle", Frankfurt/Main, West Germany, December 7, 1969
| Greensleeves |
Kenny Burrell, guitar.
"Jazz Wave, Ltd. On Tour", "Donauhalle", Ulm, West Germany, December 10, 1969
| People |
1971 (age 40)
Kenny Burrell - God Bless The Child (CTI CTI 6011)
Freddie Hubbard, trumpet; Seymour Barab, Charles McCracken, George Ricci, Lucien Schmit, Alan Shulman, cello; Hugh Lawson, Richard Wyands, piano, electric piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Billy Cobham, drums; Ray Barretto, percussion; Don Sebesky, arranger.
Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ, April and May, 1971
| Be Yourself | |
| Love Is The Answer | |
| Do What You Gotta Do | |
| A Child Is Born | |
| God Bless The Child |
1972
Kenny Burrell - 'Round Midnight (Fantasy LP 9417)
Richard Wyands, piano #1,2,4-6; Joe Sample, piano #3; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Reggie Johnson, bass #1-6; Lennie McBrowne, drums #1,2,4-6; Paul Humphrey, drums #3.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, April, 1972
| 1. | A Streetcar Named Desire |
| 2. | Make Someone Happy |
| 3. | 'Round Midnight |
| 4. | I Think It's Going To Rain Today |
| 5. | Since I Fell For You |
| 6. | I'm Gonna Laugh You Right Out Of My Life |
| 7. | Blues In The Night |
** also released on Original Jazz Classics OJCCD-990-2.
1973
Kenny Burrell - Both Feet On The Ground (Fantasy F-9427)
Al Aarons, trumpet, flugelhorn #1-4,7; Chache (Oscar Brashear), trumpet, flugelhorn #6; Maurice Spears, trombone, bass trombone #1-3,6,7; Bob Brookmeyer, valve trombone #4; Jerome Richardson, piccolo, flute, bass flute, clarinet, alto, tenor sax #1-4,7; Ernie Watts, piccolo, flute, bass flute, clarinet, alto, tenor sax #6; Jack Nimitz, flute, bass flute, clarinet, baritone sax #1-4,6,7; Mike Wofford, piano, electric piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Reggie Johnson, bass; Lenny McBrowne, drums; Moacir Santos, congas, percussion; Benny Golson, arranger #1-3,6,7; Mike Wofford, arranger #4; Kenny Burrell, arranger #5.
The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, CA, February 15, 16 and 19, 1973
| 1. | Nana |
| 2. | All Mine (Minha) |
| 3. | Tomorrow |
| 4. | Spin |
| 5. | Good Morning, Heartache |
| 6. | Listen To The Dawn |
| 7. | Both Feet On The Ground |
1974
Kenny Burrell - Up The Street, 'Round The Corner, Down The Block (Fantasy F-9458)
Jerome Richardson, flute, soprano, tenor sax; Richard Wyands, electric, acoustic piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Andy Simpkins, bass; Lenny McBrowne, drums; Mayuto Correa, percussion.
The Village Recorder, Los Angeles, CA, January, 1974
| Afro Blue | |
| Juice |
Jerome Richardson, flute, soprano, tenor sax; Richard Wyands, electric, acoustic piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar #1,2,4, guitar, whistling #3; Andy Simpkins, bass; Lenny McBrowne, drums; Mayuto Correa, percussion.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February, 1974
| 1. | Up The Street, 'Round The Corner, Down The Block |
| 2. | Sausalito Nights |
| 3. | A Little Walking Music |
| 4. | Soulero |
Kenny Burrell - Stormy Monday (Fantasy F-9558)
Richard Wyands, piano #1-4,6; Kenny Burrell, guitar; John Heard, bass #1-4,6; Richie Goldberg, drums #1,4; Lennie McBrowne, drums #2,3.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, June 18-20, 1974
| 1. | Stormy Monday Blues |
| 2. | Azure Te (Paris Blues) |
| 3. | One For My Baby |
| 4. | The Masquerade Is Over |
| 5. | Why Did I Choose You? |
| 6. | I Got It Bad |
** part of Fantasy FCD-24767-2 as Stormy Monday Blues.
1975
Kenny Burrell - Sky Street (Fantasy F-9514)
Jerome Richardson, tenor, soprano sax, flute; Kirk Lightsey, acoustic, electric piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Stanley Gilbert, acoustic, electric bass; Eddie Marshall, drums.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, January 29 and 30, 1975
| 3000 Miles Back Home | |
| Kim-Den Strut | |
| Habiba | |
| Quiet Lady |
** part of Fantasy FCD-24767-2 as Stormy Monday Blues.
Kenny Burrell - Ellington Is Forever (Fantasy F-79005)
Kenny Burrell, guitar, producer; with Thad Jones, cornet, flugelhorn; Snooky Young, trumpet; Jon Faddis, trumpet, piccolo trumpet; Joe Henderson, tenor sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor, soprano sax; Jimmy Jones, piano; Jimmy Smith, organ; Stanley Gilbert, bass; Jimmie Smith, drums; Richie Goldberg, Mel Lewis, percussion #2; Ernie Andrews, vocal #5,9.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, February 4 and 5, 1975
| 1. | Jump For Joy |
| 2. | Caravan |
| 3. | Chelsea Bridge |
| 4. | Mood Indigo |
| 5. | Don't Get Around Much Anymore |
| 6. | C-Jam Blues |
| 7. | It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing) |
| 8. | I Didn't Know About You |
| 9. | My Little Brown Book |
| 10. | Blues Medley: Carnegie Blues; Rocks In My Bed; Jeep's Blues; The Creole Love Call |
| 11. | Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me |
| 12. | Take The "A" Train |
** also released on Fantasy FCD-79005-2 as Ellington Is Forever Volume 1.
Kenny Burrell - Ellington Is Forever Volume Two (Fantasy F-79008)
Kenny Burrell, guitar, producer; with Nat Adderley, Thad Jones, cornet; Snooky Young, trumpet; Quentin "Butter" Jackson, trombone #1-10,12-16, trombone, vocal #11; Gary Bartz, alto sax; Joe Henderson, Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; Roland Hanna, Jimmy Jones, piano; Jimmy Smith, organ; Stanley Gilbert, George Mraz, bass; Monk Montgomery, electric bass; Philly Joe Jones, Jimmie Smith, drums; Ernie Andrews, vocal #5.
Fantasy Studios, Berkeley, CA, November and December, 1975
| 1. | Azure |
| 2. | Take The "A" Train |
| 3. | In A Sentimental Mood |
| 4. | I'm Beginning To See The Light |
| 5. | Satin Doll |
| 6. | I'm Just A Lucky So And So |
| 7. | In A Mellow Tone |
| 8. | Solitude |
| 9. | Jeep Is Jumpin' |
| 10. | I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart |
| 11. | Prelude To A Kiss |
| 12. | Segue (Satin Doll) |
| 13. | Come Sunday |
| 14. | Just Squeeze Me |
| 15. | I Ain't Got Nothin' But The Blues |
| 16. | Orson |
** also released on Fantasy FCD-79008-2 as Ellington Is Forever Vol. 2.
1976
Kenny Burrell - Prime: Live At The Downtown Room (HighNote HCD 7193)
Richard Wyands, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Lisle Atkinson, bass; Lennie McBrowne, drums.
"Downtown Room", Buffalo, NY, January 6, 1976;
live in Los Angeles, CA, December 2, 2006
| Isabella | |
| Will You Still Be Mine? | |
| A Child Is Born | |
| The Common Ground | |
| God Bless The Child | |
| Do What You Gotta Do | |
| Single Petal Of A Rose (Solo Guitar) |
1977
Kenny Burrell - Tin Tin Deo (Concord Jazz CJ-45)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; Reggie Johnson, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA, March 23-25, 1977
| Tin Tin Deo | |
| Old Folks | |
| Have You Met Miss Jones | |
| I Remember You | |
| The Common Ground | |
| If You Could See Me Now | |
| I Hadn't Anyone Till You | |
| La Petite Mambo |
** also released on Concord Jazz CCD-4045.
1978
Kenny Burrell - Handcrafted (Muse MR 5144)
Kenny Burrell, electric, acoustic guitar #2,5; Reggie Johnson, bass; Sherman Ferguson, drums.
Dimensional Sound Studio, NYC, February 28, and March 1, 1978
| 1. | You And The Night And The Music |
| 2. | So Little Time |
| 3. | I'm Glad There Is You |
| 4. | All Blues |
| 5. | It Could Happen To You |
** also released on 32 Jazz 32186.
Kenny Burrell - When Lights Are Low (Concord Jazz CJ-83)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; Larry Gales, bass; Carl Burnett, drums.
Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA, September, 1978
| When Lights Are Low | |
| Body And Soul | |
| Li'L Darlin | |
| Blue Muse | |
| Ain't Misbehavin' | |
| It Shouldn't Happen To A Dream | |
| Blues For Basie |
** also released on Concord Jazz CCD-4083.
Kenny Burrell - Live At The Village Vanguard (Muse MR 5216)
Kenny Burrell, electric guitar; Larry Gales, acoustic bass; Sherman Ferguson, drums.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, December 15, 1978
| Second Balcony Jump | |
| Willow Weep For Me | |
| Work Song | |
| Woodyn' You | |
| The Introduction By Kenny Burell Of Max Gordon, Village Vanguard | |
| In The Still Of The Night | |
| Medley: Don't You Know I Care; Love You Madly | |
| It's Getting Dark |
Kenny Burrell - In New York (Muse MR 5241)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; Larry Gales, bass; Sherman Ferguson, drums.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, December 15, 1978
| Pent Up House | |
| But Beautiful | |
| Bags' Groove | |
| Makin' Whoopee | |
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | |
| Love, Your Magic Spell Is Everywhere |
1979
Kenny Burrell - Moon And Sand (Concord Jazz CJ-121)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; John Heard, bass; Roy McCurdy, drums; Kenneth Nash, percussion.
Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA, December, 1979
| Moon And Sand | |
| My Ship | |
| For Once In My Life | |
| U.M.M.G. | |
| Blue Bossa | |
| Stolen Moments | |
| Love For Sale | |
| Lost In The Stars |
** also released on Concord Jazz CCD-4121.
1980
Kenny Burrell - Heritage (AudioSource Recordings ASD-1)
Oscar Brashear, trumpet; Matt Catingub, sax; Patrice Rushen, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Andy Simpkins, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Moacir Santos, percussion.
Ocean Way Recording, Los Angeles, CA, May 27 and 28, 1980
| Night In Tunisia |
Snooky Young, trumpet; Jerome Richardson, clarinet; Marshall Royal, bass clarinet; Pete Jolly, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Andy Simpkins, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
| Mood Indigo |
Snooky Young, trumpet; Marshall Royal, alto sax; Jerome Richardson, tenor sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Kenny Burrell, acoustic guitar; Andy Simpkins, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
| St. Louis Blues |
Oscar Brashear, trumpet; Don Menza, tenor sax; Patrice Rushen, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Andy Simpkins, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Moacir Santos, percussion.
| 'Round Midnight |
same session.
| When The Saints Go Marching In |
Oscar Brashear, flugelhorn; Matt Catingub, flute; Patrice Rushen, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Andy Simpkins, bass; Shelly Manne, drums; Moacir Santos, percussion.
| Naima |
Snooky Young, trumpet; Marshall Royal, clarinet; Pete Jolly, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Andy Simpkins, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
| Struttin' With Some Bar-B-Que |
Kenny Burrell, guitar.
| A Child Is Born |
Jerome Richardson, sax; Pete Jolly, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Andy Simpkins, bass; Shelly Manne, drums.
| Lush Life |
** also released on Voss Records D2 72930. on Exhibit EXC2 44101 as Gifts.
Kenny Burrell - Listen To The Dawn (Muse MR 5264)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; Rufus Reid, bass; Ben Riley, drums.
Roxy Recording Studios, NYC, December 9 and 10, 1980
| Yours Is My Heart Alone | |
| My One And Only Love | |
| You're My Everything | |
| Listen To The Dawn | |
| Isabella | |
| It Amazes Me | |
| Never Let Me Go | |
| Papa Joe |
1981 (age 50)
Kenny Burrell - Groovin' High (Muse MR 5281)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; Larry Ridley, bass; Ben Riley, drums.
Roxy Recording Studio, NYC, July 14 and 15, 1981
| Groovin' High | |
| Lament | |
| If I Love Again | |
| Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most | |
| Secret Love | |
| Peace | |
| Someone To Light Up My Life |
1983
Kenny Burrell - Ellington A La Carte (Muse MCD 5435)
Kenny Burrell, acoustic, electric guitar; Rufus Reid, acoustic bass.
"Village West", NYC, August 19 and 20, 1983
| Take The "A" Train | |
| Sultry Serenade | |
| Flamingo | |
| In A Mellow Tone | |
| Don't Worry 'Bout Me | |
| Ellington Medley: Azure; I Ain't Got Nothin But The Blues; Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me; Mood Indigo | |
| Blues For Duke |
Kenny Burrell With Rufus Reid - A La Carte (Muse MR 5317)
Kenny Burrell, guitar; Rufus Reid, bass.
"Village West", NYC, August 23, 1983
| I've Never Been In Love Before | |
| Dreamy | |
| Our Love | |
| St. Thomas | |
| Tenderly | |
| I Thought About You | |
| A La Carte |
1984
Kenny Burrell, Grover Washington Jr. - Togethering (Blue Note BT 85106)
Grover Washington Jr., tenor, soprano sax; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums.
Mastermind Studios, NYC, April 5 and 6, 1984
| Soulero | |
| Daydream | |
| A Beautiful Friendship | |
| Togethering | |
| Asphalt Canyon Blues | |
| What Am I Here For |
Grover Washington Jr., soprano sax; Kenny Burrell, acoustic guitar; Ron Carter, bass; Jack DeJohnette, drums; Ralph MacDonald, percussion.
Mastermind Studios, NYC, April 23, 1984
| Sails Of Your Soul | |
| Romance Dance |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46093 2, 7243 5 25651 2 2.
1985
Various Artists - One Night With Blue Note Volume 3 (Blue Note BT 85115)
Grover Washington Jr., tenor, soprano sax; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Reggie Workman, bass; Grady Tate, drums.
"Town Hall", NYC, February 22, 1985
| I'm Glad There Is You | |
| Summertime |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46149 2.
1986
Kenny Burrell & The Jazz Guitar Band - Generation (Blue Note BT 85137)
Bobby Broom, Rodney Jones, guitar, electric guitar; Kenny Burrell, guitar, electric guitar, arranger; Dave Jackson, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, October 24 and 25, 1986
| announcements By Kenny Burrell | |
| Generation | |
| High Fly | |
| Lover Man | |
| Mark I | |
| So Little Time | |
| Fungii Mama | |
| The Jumpin' The Blues |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 46756 2.
Kenny Burrell & The Jazz Guitar Band - Generation (Blue Note CDP 7 46756 2)
Bobby Broom, Rodney Jones, guitar, electric guitar; Kenny Burrell, guitar, electric guitar, arranger; Dave Jackson, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.: same session.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, October 24 and 25, 1986
| Guitar Medley: Dolphin Dance; Naima; The Star-Crossed Lovers; Just Friends |
** originally released on Blue Note BT 85137 + 1 bonus track.
Kenny Burrell & The Jazz Guitar Band - Piece Of Blue And The Blues (Blue Note B1-90260)
Bobby Broom, Rodney Jones, guitar, electric guitar; Kenny Burrell, guitar, electric guitar, arranger; Dave Jackson, bass; Kenny Washington, drums.: same session.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, October 24 and 25, 1986
| Confessin' The Blues | |
| Raincheck | |
| Blue Days, Blue Dreams | |
| Salty Papa (aka Blues Chantez) | |
| Jeannie | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| No Hype Blues |
** also released on Blue Note CDP 7 90260 2.
1989
Kenny Burrell Quartet Featuring Jay Hoggard - Guiding Spirit (Contemporary C-14058)
Jay Hoggard, vibes; Kenny Burrell, electric guitar; Marcus McLaurine, bass; Yoron Israel, drums.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, August 4-5, 1989
| Calling You | |
| Main Stem | |
| In A Sentimental Mood | |
| Moment's Notice | |
| Guiding Spirit | |
| Soul Eyes | |
| Midnight Blue | |
| In Walked Bud |
** also released on Contemporary CCD-14058-2.
Kenny Burrell Quartet Featuring Jay Hoggard - Guiding Spirit (Contemporary CCD-14058-2)
Jay Hoggard, vibes; Kenny Burrell, electric guitar; Marcus McLaurine, bass; Yoron Israel, drums.: same session.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, August 4-5, 1989
| A Gift For You |
** originally released on Contemporary C-14058 + 1 bonus track.
1991 (age 60)
Kenny Burrell - Sunup To Sundown (Contemporary CCD-14065-2)
Cedar Walton, piano; Kenny Burrell, electric, acoustic guitar; Rufus Reid, bass; Lewis Nash, drums; Ray Mantilla, percussion.
DK-USA, NYC, June 10-12, 1991
| Out There | |
| Sunup To Sundown | |
| Roni's Decision | |
| I'm Old Fashioned | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Smile | |
| Love Dance | |
| Speak Low | |
| Lucky To Be Me |
1993
Kenny Burrell - From Vanguard With Love (Paddle Wheel (J) KICJ 212)
James Williams, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Peter Washington, bass; Sherman Ferguson, drums.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, August 26 and 27, 1993
| Opening Introduction | |
| I Mean You | |
| Maya's Dance | |
| Yardbird Suite | |
| Manteca | |
| Black And Tan Fantasy | |
| Lament | |
| Then Along Came You | |
| Fungli Mama | |
| Good News Blues |
** also released on Evidence ECD 22160-2 as Then Along Came Kenny.
Kenny Burrell - Midnight At The Village Vanguard (Paddle Wheel (J) KICJ 178)
James Williams, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Peter Washington, bass; Sherman Ferguson, drums.: same personnel.
"Village Vanguard", NYC, August 28, 1993
| Intro And Band Introduction | |
| Bemsha Swing | |
| Little Sunflower | |
| Cup Bearers | |
| Ruby, My Dear | |
| Cottontail | |
| My One & Only Love | |
| Come Sunday-David Danced | |
| Parker's Mood | |
| Do What You Gotta Do | |
| Kenny's Theme |
** also released on Evidence ECD 22124-2.
1995
Kenny Burrell And Stanley Gilbert Quartet - Concierto De Aranjuez (Meldac Jazz (J) MECJ-30003)
Llew Matthews, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Stanley Gilbert, bass; Paul Humphrey, drums.
West World Recording Studio, Los Angeles, CA, January 18 and 19, 1995
| Stolen Moments | |
| Concierto De Aranjuez | |
| Body And Soul | |
| I Love You | |
| Django | |
| Quiet Nights | |
| The Curry Kid | |
| All Blues | |
| It Never Entered My Mind | |
| Black Orpheus--Samba De Orfeu |
Kenny Burrell - Lotus Blossom (Concord Jazz CCD-4668)
Kenny Burrell, acoustic, electric guitar; Ray Drummond, bass #1,3,6,7,11-13; Yoran Israel, drums #1,6,11.
Sound On Sound, NYC, June 12-15, 1995
| 1. | Satin Doll |
| 2. | Warm Valley |
| 3. | There Will Never Be Another You |
| 4. | Lotus Blossom |
| 5. | If You Could See Me Now |
| 6. | The Night Has A Thousand Eyes |
| 7. | I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance |
| 8. | Minha (All Mine) |
| 9. | For Once In My Life |
| 10. | Couplet: Once Upon A Summertime; When The World Was Young |
| 11. | I'm Falling For You |
| 12. | They Can't Take That Away From Me |
| 13. | Old Folks |
1996
Kenny Burrell And The Jazz Heritage All-Stars - Live At The Blue Note (Concord Jazz CCD-4731)
Jimmy Owens, trumpet, flugelhorn; Steve Turre, trombone #1,3,8,9; Benny Powell, trombone #2,7; Jerome Richardson, sax, flute; Sir Roland Hanna, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Ray Drummond, bass; Marcus McLaurine, bass #4; Sherman Ferguson, drums; Horace Arnold, drums #4; with Jeannie Bryson, vocal #6; and Vanessa Rubin, vocal #8.
"Blue Note", NYC, July 17 and 18, 1996
| 1. | Tones For Joan's Bones |
| 2. | The Entertainer |
| 3. | Medley: Embraceable You; Quasi Modo |
| 4. | Dear Ella |
| 5. | Birk's Works |
| 6. | I've Got A Crush On You |
| 7. | Take The 'A' Train |
| 8. | All Blues |
| 9. | Groove Merchant |
1997
Kenny Burrell - Love Is The Answer - Featuring The Boys Choir Of Harlem (Concord Jazz CCD-42053-2)
James Williams, piano, synthesizer; Kenny Burrell, acoustic, electric guitar; Ray Drummond, bass; Greg Ryan, electric bass #9; Ben Riley, drums; featuring guest artist: The Boys Choir Of Harlem, choir; Dr. Walter J. Turnbull, choir director.
Sound On Sound, NYC, June 23-28, 1997
| 1. | Listen To The Dawn |
| 2. | Be Yourself |
| 3. | Love Suite: First Movement: Prelude |
| 4. | Love Suite: First Movement: The Eternal Search |
| 5. | Love Suite: First Movement: We Must Solve Our Problems |
| 6. | Love Suite: First Movement: The Only Answer |
| 7. | Love Suite: First Movement: Love Is The Answer (part I) |
| 8. | Love Suite: First Movement: We Win |
| 9. | Love Suite: First Movement: Love Is The Answer (part II) |
| 10. | Love Suite: First Movement: We Win |
| 11. | Love Suite: First Movement: Love Is The Answer (part I Reprise) |
| 12. | Love Suite: Second Movement: What Happens If Nobody Wins |
| 13. | Love Suite: Second Movement: How Do You Know |
| 14. | Love Suite: Second Movement: It Will Work |
| 15. | Love Suite: Second Movement: It Will Work (Development) |
| 16. | Love Suite: Second Movement: Can We Believe It Will Work? |
| 17. | Love Suite: Second Movement: We Must All Work Together |
| 18. | Love Suite: Second Movement: Try Each Day |
| 19. | Love Suite: Second Movement: Loving Is A Natural High |
| 20. | We Must Find A Way |
| 21. | I'm Gonna Do |
2000
Kenny Burrell - Lucky So And So (Concord Jazz CCD-4951-2)
Onaje Allan Gumbs, keyboards; Kenny Burrell, guitar #1-3,6,7,9, guitar, vocal #4,5,8,10; Rufus Reid, bass; Akira Tana, drums.
Sound On Sound, NYC, September 18 and 19, 2000
| 1. | The Feeling Of Jazz |
| 2. | Tenderly |
| 3. | Bluescape |
| 4. | My Ship |
| 5. | Squeeze Me |
| 6. | In A Sentimental Mood |
| 7. | Too Soon |
| 8. | I'm Glad There's You |
| 9. | Bass Face |
| 10. | Lucky So And So |
2002 (age 71)
Kenny Burrell - Blue Muse (Concord Jazz CCD-2191-2)
Herman Riley, sax, flute; Gerald Wiggins, piano; Tom Rainer, piano, keyboards; Kenny Burrell, acoustic, electric guitar, vocal; Roberto Miranda, bass; Sherman Ferguson, drums.
Castle Oaks Studios, Calabasas, CA, December, 2002
| Mark I | |
| My Friend Ray | |
| On The Wings Of The Spirit | |
| Then I Met You | |
| It's No Time To Be Blue | |
| Blue In Green | |
| Blue Muse | |
| Solitude | |
| 3/4 Of The House | |
| 'Round Midnight | |
| Habiba | |
| Blue Guitar Blues |
2006
Kenny Burrell - 75th Birthday Bash Live! (Blue Note 0946 3 74906 2 4)
Kenny Burrell, guitar, vocal; with The Gerald Wilson Orchestra: Ron Barrows, Steve Huffsteter, Bijon Watson, Snooky Young, trumpet #1-6; Les Benedict, Garnett Brown, Maurice Spears, trombone #1-6; Mike Wimberly, bass trombone #1-6; Randall Willis, alto sax, flute #1-6; Carl Randall, Kamasi Washington, tenor sax #1-6; Louis Taylor, tenor sax, flute #1-6; Jack Nimitz, baritone sax #1-6; Brian O'Rourke, piano #1-6; Anthony Wilson, guitar #1; Trey Henry, bass #1-6; Mel Lee, drums #1-6; Gerald Wilson, arranger, conductor #1-6; and Hubert Laws, flute #8,10,12; Jeff Clayton, alto sax #10; Herman Riley, tenor sax #10,12; Joey DeFrancesco, organ #10-12; Roberto Miranda, bass #7-9, congas #10,12; Clayton Cameron, drums #7-12.
"Kuumbwa Jazz Center", Santa Cruz, CA, August 1, 2006;
"Yoshi's", Oakland, CA, July 31, 2006
| 1. | Viva Tirado |
| 2. | Stormy Monday; Blues For The Count |
| 3. | Romance |
| 4. | Love You Madly |
| 5. | Sophisticated Lady |
| 6. | Don't Get Around Much Anymore |
| 7. | Footprints |
| 8. | Lament |
| 9. | All Blues |
| 10. | A Night In Tunisia |
| 11. | I'll Close My Eyes |
| 12. | Take The "A" Train |
2008
Kenny Burrell - Be Yourself: Live At Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola (HighNote HCD 7208)
Tivon Pennicott, tenor sax, flute; Benny Green, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar; Peter Washington, bass; Clayton Cameron, drums.
"Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola", Jazz At Lincoln Center, NYC, September 9, 2008
| Spoken Introduction | |
| Tin Tin Deo | |
| Raincheck | |
| Listen To The Dawn | |
| Blue Bossa | |
| Be Yourself | |
| Bass Face | |
| In A Sentimental Mood | |
| Mark I | |
| Bag's Groove |
2009
Kenny Burrell - Tenderly: Solo Guitar Concert From The Theatre @ Boston Court, Pasadena, CA (HighNote HCD 7227)
Kenny Burrell, solo guitar.
"The Theatre @ Boston Court", Pasadena, CA, November 6 and 7, 2009;
"The Theatre @ Boston Court", Pasadena, CA, 2007;
"The Theatre @ Boston Court", Pasadena, CA, 2008
| Tenderly | |
| Remembering Wes | |
| Autumn Leaves | |
| Billie Holiday Tribute Medley | |
| A Child Is Born | |
| What A Wonderful World | |
| Soulful Brothers | |
| Ellingtonia Montage | |
| Come On Blues | |
| Recado Bossa Nova | |
| Couplet Romantic | |
| Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most | |
| Be Yourself | |
| Come Rain Or Come Shine | |
| Prelude No. 3: Butterflying (excerpt) |
2012 (age 81)
Kenny Burrell - Special Requests (And Other Favorites): Live At Catalina's (HighNote HCD 7252)
Justo Almario, tenor sax, flute; Tom Ranier, piano; Kenny Burrell, guitar, vocal; Tony Dumas, bass; Clayton Cameron, drums.
"Catalina's", Hollywood, CA, November, 2012
| Killer Joe | |
| Little Sunflower | |
| Make Someone Happy | |
| Sunset And The Mockingbird | |
| Bye Bye Blackbird | |
| Lament | |
| The Summer Knows | |
| The Feeling Of Jazz | |
| In A Sentimental Mood | |
| Generation | |
| Chitins Con Carne |
Others
Kenny Burrell - The Ralph J. Bunche Suite (UCLA Ethnomusicology Publications 882517000427)
Kenny Burrell, acoustic, electric guitar; with special guests: Bobby Rodriguez, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hubert Laws, flute, piccolo; Charles Owens, soprano sax, bass clarinet; Wayne Peet, marimba; Llew Matthews, piano; Roberto Miranda, bass, conga drums; and the orchestra features many UCLA jazz program students, Charley Harrison, conductor; Ralph J. Bunche, composer.
released 2006
| The Arrival: Birth Into Life's Journey | |
| The Peacemaker | |
| With Trust In His Soul (He Traveled The Good Road) | |
| Man With A Mission | |
| Thank You (Dr. Bunche) | |
| The Struggle For Peace, Justice, And Freedom | |
| Soulful Connections | |
| Man Of Peace And Love / Home / Eastward Ho / Africa Calling | |
| The U.N. Blues | |
| Journey's End: Deeds Done, Spirit Strong, Forever! |
Kenny Burrell - The Ralph J. Bunche Suite DVD (UCLA Ethnomusicology Publications 882517000694)
Kenny Burrell, acoustic, electric guitar; with special guests: Bobby Rodriguez, trumpet, flugelhorn; Hubert Laws, flute, piccolo; Charles Owens, soprano sax, bass clarinet; Wayne Peet, marimba; Llew Matthews, piano; Roberto Miranda, bass, conga drums; and the orchestra features many UCLA jazz program students, Charley Harrison, conductor; Ralph J. Bunche, composer.: same personnel.
released 2007
| Rehearsal: Scenes From The Ralph J. Bunche Suite Rehearsals With | |
| Intro | |
| Part 1: The Arrival: Birth Into Life's Journey | |
| Part 2: The Peacemaker | |
| Part 3: With Trust In His Soul (He Traveled The Good Road) | |
| Part 4: Man With A Mission | |
| Part 5: Thank You (Dr. Bunche) | |
| Part 6: The Struggle For Peace, Justice, And Freedom | |
| Part 7: Soulful Connections | |
| Part 8: a) Man Of Peace And Love; b) Home; c) Eastward Ho; d) Af | |
| Part 9: The U.N. Blues | |
| Part 10: Journey's End: Deeds Done, Spirit Strong, Forever! | |
| Outro |