Introducing Kenny Burrell Explained

Introducing Kenny Burrell
Type:	studio
Artist:	Kenny Burrell
Cover:	Introducing Kenny Burrell.jpg
Released:	September 1956^[1]
Recorded:	May 29–30, 1956
Studio:	Van Gelder Studio Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre:	Bebop
Label:	Blue Note BLP 1523
Producer:	Alfred Lion
Next Title:	Kenny Burrell Volume 2
Next Year:	1956

Introducing Kenny Burrell is the debut album by American jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell, recorded over May 29–30, 1956 and released on Blue Note later that year.^[2]

Release history

In 2000, the album was released on the 2 CD-set with Kenny Burrell Volume 2, plus bonus tracks.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album four stars, stating: "Burrell displays what was already an immediately recognizable tone. At 24, Burrell had quickly emerged to become one of the top bop guitarists of the era, and he is in particularly excellent form... Enjoyable music."^[3]

Personnel

Musicians

• Kenny Burrell – guitar (except "Rhythmorama")
• Tommy Flanagan – piano (except "Rhythmorama")
• Paul Chambers – bass (except "Rhythmorama")
• Kenny Clarke – drums
• Candido Camero – conga (except "Fugue 'n' Blues", "Weaver of Dreams")

Technical personnel

• Alfred Lion – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering
• Reid Miles – design
• Francis Wolff – photography
• Leonard Feather – liner notes

Notes and References

1. Billboard . Reviews and Ratings of New Jazz Albums . 17 January 2023 . 29 September 1956 . Nielsen Business Media, Inc. . 45.
2. http://www.jazzdisco.org/blue-note-records/catalog-1500-series/#blp-1523 Blue Note Records discography
3. Yanow, Scott, Allmusic Review accessed January 2, 2011.