Kenny Burrell - Midnight Blue (Blue Note 85 Series)

KENNY BURRELL Midnight Blue Blue Note 85 Series 2024 limited edition 7-track stereo LP mastered by Kevin Gray at Cohearant Mastering and pressed on 180-gram Blue Vinyl to celebrate The Treasures Of Blue Note Records. Picture sleeve with original cover artwork and sleevenotes, plus blue series obi strip, factory sealed)

TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Guitarist Kenny Burrell debuted on Blue Note Records in 1956 and over the following seven years made a series of excellent albums for the label that culminated with his masterwork Midnight Blue. Recorded in 1963, the album waded deep into the blues, conjuring an alluring late-night vibe with a profoundly soulful cast including tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine, bassist Major Holley, Jr., drummer Bill English, and Ray Barretto on congas. Burrell originals including “Chitlins con Carne,” “Midnight Blue,” “Saturday Night Blues,” and the stunning solo guitar piece “Soul Lament” set the tone for this timeless classic adorned by one of the all-time great Reid Miles cover designs.

Musicians:
Kenny Burrell, guitar
Stanley Turrentine, tenor sax
Major Holley, Jr., bass
Bill English, drums
Ray Barretto, congas

Side A
1. Chitlins Con Carne
2. Mule
3. Soul Lament
4. Midnight Blue

Side B
1. Wavy Gravy
2. Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You
3. Saturday Night Blues