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68 of 71 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
If I was asked by someone who had no experience of jazz what album would serve as a good introduction to the music, I would unreservedly recommend Kenny Burrell's 1967 masterpiece "Midnight Blue." This was recorded at a time when the boundaries of the music were being pushed ever further out and the technical aspects were becoming increasingly complex. Whilst these developments were commendable, Burrell simultaneously produced this album that consists of nothing more complicated than either of blues or blues based material such as "Gee Baby, aint I good to you." Of course, in the hands of great jazz musicians, the simple form of the blues offers unlimited possibilities and "Midnight Blues" is , perhaps, the supreme example of what can be achieved. The disc features the leader's deliciously cool guitar licks with the soulful tenor sax of Stanley Turrentine and the two are ably supported by a grooving rythmn section. "Chitlins con carne" will be familiar with many listeners as it has been employed on numerous TV commercials, but it is true to say that there is not a dull moment on the record. "Mule" gets really low down into the blues whilst "Wavy Gravy" is an infectious 3/4 groover. (If your toes are tapping to this one, you must have seriously have a problem!) However, my favourite track is "Saturday Night Blues" where Turrentine cranks the tension up chorus after stonking chorus.
During the 1950's and 60's the Blue Note label produced a stream of brilliant albums, many of which have justly been acknolwedged to be real classics. Kenny Burrell's "Midnight Blue" is rightly considered to be amongst the upper echelon of these great recordings and is flawless in it's execution. Even the cover by Reid Miles is a classic!!
This is one of my all time favourite records and is unreservedly recommended to those who have not yet been acquainted with it.
During the 1950's and 60's the Blue Note label produced a stream of brilliant albums, many of which have justly been acknolwedged to be real classics. Kenny Burrell's "Midnight Blue" is rightly considered to be amongst the upper echelon of these great recordings and is flawless in it's execution. Even the cover by Reid Miles is a classic!!
This is one of my all time favourite records and is unreservedly recommended to those who have not yet been acquainted with it.
45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
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This is a gem of an album and should be in every guitar player's album collection. I can't believe it hasn't been reviewed!! Chitlin's Con Carne was covered by Stevie Ray Vaughn who cites Kenny as one of his major influences. A brilliant essay into the jazz blues idiom. Every track is a killer. Jazz buff's, music lovers and musicians alike will love this classic record. Sparse, tender, and tasteful. Enjoy.
23 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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Wonderful indeed… and worthy of inclusion on anyone’s shortlist of the best late night albums ever made. Kenny Burrell’s & Stanley Turrentine’s superbly cool playing combined with strong blues based melodies and lock-tight backings produce music that completely captures the ambience of a smoky club on a hot summer night. Unobtrusive, unforgettable and packed full of low-key jazz virtuosity at its very best.
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Fantastic!!
Midnight Blue is one of Kenny Burrell's greatest albums (in my humble opinion,) great to listen to at any time but perfect for late in the evening, with lights turned down!!!! Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ted
Sublime
This is my first Kenny Burrell album and what class! The opening track is only a promise of the beautiful jazz that follows. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Deckard
Another Blue Note Masterpiece
When it comes to cool; Kenny Burrell plays the blues with a laid back mastery which can only be compared to people like Miles Davis, Gil Evans or Gerry Mulligan. Read more
Published 10 months ago by dw57
Soulful laments
From those good people at Blue Note comes yet another classic session, remastered lovingly (by Rudy Van Gelder, to whom jazz lovers` eternal thanks are due for these releases) and... Read more
Published 10 months ago by GlynLuke
Too late date
I have no grouse with the views of all the other reviewers but I am surprised that everyone calls this a "1967" session. Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. J. Malings
Burrell's minimalist virtuoso playing delivers sublime late-night jazz...
This April 1967 recording is deservedly Kenny Burrell's best known album; jazz/blues guitar par excellence. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Dr. Trang
Pure Class
When I first bought this cd, I could not beleive the artistry of the musicians.
Kenny plays the guitar like a truly gifted master. Read more
Kenny plays the guitar like a truly gifted master. Read more
Published 21 months ago by The Big Bopper
Minight Blue:remastered
A truly brilliant piece of guitar playing from a great Artist. To coin a phrase Burrell hits all the right Blue notes on this album so taste it and buy it
Published on 30 May 2010 by pierino
universal pantheonic guitar album
I am coming from blues, rock and recently was introduced to Pat Metheny, then one thing
led to another and I got this album by Kenny Burrell. Read more
led to another and I got this album by Kenny Burrell. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2010 by Ramses
Compulsive Listening
I absolutely love this Album.I haven't stopped playing it since I bought it. It is the first time I have really taken to guitar music other than as a backing.
Published on 3 Oct 2009 by Mavourneen M.
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