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76 of 79 people found the following review helpful
By Ian Thumwood
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.
47 of 49 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
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.
27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By nicjaytee
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Audio CD
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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Sit Back Switch Of The Lights
Its all said below, just sit back switch of the lights and enjoy. Its just a fantastic album and or the money just do it.
Published 17 days ago by Foxman
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Published 1 month ago by jbo
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this is good.
I also enjoyed this very much, it is relaxing to listen to not too demanding, all the track s were very enjoyable.
Published 4 months ago by NICTZSCHE
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Delicious jazz guitar
I've listened to this album hundreds of time. The style, the sound, the texture, the expressive richness.....I love it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Hamster
4.0 out of 5 stars
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 15 months ago by Ted
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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 17 months ago by Rachel's Books
5.0 out of 5 stars
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 22 months ago by dw57
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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 22 months ago by GlynLuke
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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 on 21 April 2011 by R. J. Malings
5.0 out of 5 stars
Burrell's minimalist virtuoso playing delivers sublime late-night jazz...
This 1967 recording is deservedly Kenny Burrell's best known album; jazz/blues guitar par excellence. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 2011 by The Guardian
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