Introducing Kenny Burrell

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]

Introducing Kenny Burrell
Studio album by
ReleasedSeptember 1956[1]
RecordedMay 29–30, 1956
StudioVan Gelder Studio
Hackensack, New Jersey
GenreBebop
Length41:30
LabelBlue Note
BLP 1523
ProducerAlfred Lion
Kenny Burrell chronology
Introducing Kenny Burrell
(1956)
Kenny Burrell Volume 2
(1956)

Release history

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In 2000, the album was released on the 2 CD-set Introducing Kenny Burrell: The First Blue Note Sessions with Kenny Burrell Volume 2, plus bonus tracks.

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic     [3]

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]

Track listing

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All tracks are written by Kenny Burrell, except as noted.

Side 1
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."This Time the Dream's on Me"5:00
2."Fugue 'n' Blues" 6:48
3."Takeela" 4:19
4."Weaver of Dreams"4:43
Side 2
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Delilah"Young6:04
2."Rhythmorama"Kenny Clarke6:28
3."Blues for Skeeter" 8:08

Personnel

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Musicians

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Technical personnel

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References

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  1. ^ "Reviews and Ratings of New Jazz Albums". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 29 September 1956. p. 45. Retrieved 17 January 2023.
  2. ^ Blue Note Records discography accessed January 2, 2011
  3. ^ a b Yanow, Scott, Allmusic Review accessed January 2, 2011.