{"product_id":"kenny-burrell-st","title":"Kenny Burrell – S\/T  (2025 Craft Recordings reissue)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis eponymous album by \u003cem\u003eKenny Burrell\u003c\/em\u003e was originally released on Prestige in 1957. It was his fourth album on the label as leader, his sixth album as leader in total, and features, alongside Burrell (guitar), Cecil Payne (sax), Tommy Flanagan (piano), Doug Watkins (bass), and Elvin Jones (drums). This new edition of the album is released as part of the OJC Series on 180-gram vinyl pressed at RTI with all-analog mastering from the original tapes at Cohearent Audio and a Stoughton Tip-On Jacket. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/craftrecordings.com\/products\/kenny-burrell-original-jazz-classics-series-180g-lp?srsltid=AfmBOor4coASYdjzVLCkTYvEd0DiPNXuQks00yi0yC2qu46_kBS1WBk8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLabel\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenny Burrell’s 1957 self-titled album is a short, inviting set that shows off why he’s considered one of jazz guitar’s greats. Backed by baritone saxophonist Cecil Payne, pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Doug Watkins, and drummer Elvin Jones, Burrell leads with warmth, clarity, and effortless style. At just over 36 minutes, it’s a tight collection, but each track has its own personality. As part of Craft Recordings – Original Jazz Classics series, Kenny Burrell is being reissued on 180-gram vinyl from lacquers cut from the original stereo tapes (AAA) by Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes the album so enjoyable is its balance: playful tracks and tender moments coexist seamlessly, and the supporting musicians never overshadow Burrell’s clear, expressive guitar lines. You don’t need to be a jazz expert to appreciate it; the melodies are inviting, the rhythms engaging, and the overall feel is approachable and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recent vinyl remaster brings even more clarity and warmth to Burrell’s guitar, letting every note shine with a richness that makes the listening experience feel immediate and alive. Kenny Burrell’s self-titled 1957 album is a short but rewarding listen, offering a perfect introduction to his style. Whether you gravitate toward the silky “Don’t Cry Baby” or the lively “Drum Boogie,” it’s a record that feels both effortless and enduring. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/glidemagazine.com\/316535\/vinyl-reissue-of-kenny-burrells-1957-self-titled-lp-showcases-one-of-jazz-guitars-greats-album-review\/#:~:text=Kenny%20Burrell's%201957%20self%2Dtitled%20album%20is%20a%20short%2C%20inviting,a%20slightly%20more%20relaxed%20swing.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGlide Magazine\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e—\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetroit guitarist Kenny Burrell was prolific, if anything, and released no fewer than six LPs in 1957, including two albums that were titled \u003cem\u003eKenny Burrell\u003c\/em\u003e. One was recorded for Blue Note, and this one—his sixth studio album—was released by Prestige Records. Kenny Burrell was recorded in a single day, February 1, 1957, and despite being his sixth album, was actually recorded a couple of months earlier than the identically named Blue Note release that became his second studio LP. The album was recorded by Rudy Van Gelder at his studio in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was produced by Bob Weinstock for Prestige Records. The recording is a mix of standards like James P. Johnson's \"Don't Cry Baby\" and Cole Porter's \"All of You,\" along with jazz originals like the Roy Eldridge\/Gene Krupa \"Drum Boogie\" and Bud Powell's \"Strictly Confidential.\" The lone Kenny Burrell composition is the album's closer, \"Perception.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKenny Burrell had developed a reputation for his sterling musicianship prior to arriving in New York City. In Ira Gitler’s liner notes for this album, he quotes Downbeat critic Nat Hentoff’s review of Burrell’s first Prestige release, 1957’s All Night Long. Hentoff wrote: “...it is Burrell who impresses me increasingly as the most important of the newer guitarists. He pulls the hat trick—solid, full tone; bracing ideas, and a no-nonsense, this is home beat. And the blues, furthermore, is a key part of his language.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eKenny Burrell\u003c\/em\u003e was reissued numerous times over a fifteen year period by Prestige Records, often with different artwork and retitled as Blue Moods. The various reissues alternated between the original mono and stereo tapes, but its 1982 reissue as part of the first OJC series used the original album title and artwork, as well as the original's mono tapes. Other than the OJC release, Kenny Burrell has been out of print as an LP (and in the record's original guise) domestically since it was first released in 1957. — (via \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/positive-feedback.com\/reviews\/music-reviews\/craft-recording-new-original-jazz-classics-lps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ePositive Feedback\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" data-testid=\"embed-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/7eTrcThaQASOUuTl1Z8XL4?utm_source=generator\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e↓\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Craft Recordings \/ Prestige\u003cbr\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Mono, 180g\u003cbr\u003eReissued: 2025 \/ Originally Released: 1957\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Jazz\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Hard Bop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFile under: Audiophile Jazz\u003cbr\u003e⦿\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Recordings \/ Prestige","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46366598693022,"sku":"888072675742","price":60.0,"currency_code":"SGD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0584\/5434\/3838\/files\/81IRZLKI49L-_UF894-1000_QL80.jpg?v=1767418190","url":"https:\/\/theanalogvault.com\/products\/kenny-burrell-st","provider":"The Analog Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}