The essence of blues feeling played by a master of jazz guitar
The appeal of this album lies in its rich structure, including deep improvisation and alternate takes.
The 9-minute 35-second "Nica's Dream" meticulously blends Horace Silver's sophisticated compositions with Burrell's distinctive warm tone. From the passionate playing on "Out For Blood" to the intensely bluesy 6-minute 22-second title track "KB Blues," Burrell explores the full potential of the guitar in each track. On "DB Blues," composed by Lester Young, Burrell's respectful approach to the tenor saxophone master is impressive, and the inclusion of an alternate take of "KB Blues" further enhances the diverse aspects of his playing. This is a must-listen for jazz guitar enthusiasts.
A:
1)
Nica's Dream
2)
Out For Blood
B:
1)
K. B. Blues
2)
D. B. Blues
3)
K. B. Blues (Alternate Take)
Piano - Horace Silver
Guitar - Kenny Burrell
Tenor Saxophone - Hank Mobley
Producer [Original Session Produced By] - Alfred Lion
Recorded By, Engineer [Recording Engineer] - Rudy Van Gelder
Bass - Doug Watkins
Drums - Louis Hayes
Photography By [Photography] - Francis Wolff
Mastered By [LP Mastering By] - Kevin Gray
Lacquer Cut By - KPG
Sleeve Notes - Nat Hentoff
Supervised By [Reissue], Supervised By [LP Supervision By] - Joe Harley