2 Guitars Explained

2 Guitars
Type:	Studio
Artist:	Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Raney
Cover:	2 Guitars.jpg
Border:	yes
Released:	1957
Recorded:	March 5, 1957
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre:	Jazz
Length:	48:07
Label:	Prestige PRLP 7119
Producer:	Teddy Charles
Chronology:	Kenny Burrell
Prev Title:	K. B. Blues
Prev Year:	1957
Next Title:	John Jenkins with Kenny Burrell
Next Year:	1957

2 Guitars is an album by guitarists Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Raney recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.^[1]

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars with Scott Yanow stating: "This is a well-rounded set that may not contain any real surprises, but will be enjoyed by collectors of hard bop".^[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Mal Waldron except where noted.

1. "Blue Duke" – 8:50
2. "Dead Heat" – 4:07
3. "Pivot" – 5:13
4. "I'll Close My Eyes" (Buddy Kaye, Billy Reid) – 4:50
5. "Little Melonae" (Jackie McLean) – 9:29
6. "This Way" (Doug Watkins) – 12:25
7. "Out of Nowhere" (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman) – 4:31

Personnel

• Kenny Burrell – guitar (tracks 1-6; KB with just rhythm section on 4)
• Jimmy Raney – guitar (tracks 1-3, 5-7; JR with just rhythm section on 7)
• Donald Byrd – trumpet (tracks 1-3, 5 & 6)
• Jackie McLean – alto saxophone (tracks 1-3, 5 & 6)
  • Mal Waldron – piano Doug Watkins – bass
• Art Taylor – drums

Notes and References

1. http://www.jazzdisco.org/prestige-records/catalog-7100-series/#prlp-7119 Prestige Records discography
2. Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed August 1, 2012