Kenny Burrell • Soul Call

Review
by Scott Yanow
Guitarist Kenny Burrell alternates blues and ballads on this swinging quintet set with pianist Will Davis, bassist Martin Rivera, drummer Bill English, and Ray Barretto on congas. The music is melodic and boppish, although no real surprises occur. By this time, Burrell was a very respectful player, upholding the tradition rather than offering any real innovations.

 

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Reseña
por Scott Yanow
El guitarrista Kenny Burrell alterna blues y baladas en este conjunto de quinteto con el pianista Will Davis, el bajista Martin Rivera, el baterista Bill English y Ray Barretto en las congas. La música es melódica y bopista, aunque no se producen verdaderas sorpresas. A estas alturas, Burrell era un músico muy respetuoso, que mantenía la tradición en lugar de ofrecer verdaderas innovaciones.

Tracklisting:
1 I'm Just a Lucky So and So (David, Ellington) 5:15
2 Mark One (Davis) 7:11
3 A Sleepin' Bee (Arlen, Capote) 4:26
4 Soul Call (Burrell) 7:22
5 Kenny's Theme (Burrell) 5:00
6 Here's That Rainy Day (Burke, VanHeusen) 4:16

Personnel
Kenny Burrell - guitar
Will Davis - piano
Martin Rivera - bass
Bill English - drums
Ray Barretto - congas

release date April 7, 1964 / duration 36:33 / Prestige