Shirley Scott & Kenny Burrell • Travelin' Light

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Kenny Burrell joins the trio of organist Shirley Scott for this sweet little album – a set that seems to burn a bit more than usual for Shirley, probably because of the cool-toned guitar lines from Kenny! The album's got the same laid back feel as other Scott albums of the time, but Burrell really digs in during his solos - adding a bit more bite, and inspiring Shirley to do the same on her own Hammond lines. Bass is by Eddie Khan and drums are by Otis Finch – and titles include "Solar", "The Kerry Dance", "They Call It Stormy Monday", "Nice N Easy", and "Baby It's Cold Outside". © 1996-2014, Dusty Groove, Inc.

In February 1964—sandwiched between two recording sessions with then husband and tenor saxophonist Stanley Turrentine—organist Shirley Scott recorded with guitarist Kenny Burrell. She had just wrapped Hustlin' with Turrentine at the end of January and would be back in the studio for Blue Flames at the end of March. Backing Scott and Burrell on this Ozzie Cadena-produced album for Prestige were bassist Eddie Khan and drummer Otis "Candy" Finch. What makes this album so exciting is what's missing—a boss. Turrentine's appeal on Scott dates was his soulful command and searing reed statements before and after Scott solos. Here, Scott and Burrell play off each other in tender ways. It's a hip rhythm-section date—with all the swinging, playful interchanges you find when the sax on an organ date sits out. After Scott's solos, instead of the Turrentine train roaring out of the tunnel, you get Burrell's ringing, single-note lines. The ear likes what it hears. The session's song choices also are perfect in every way. The track list features Travelin' Light, Solar, Nice 'n' Easy, They Call It Stormy Monday, Baby It's Cold Out There and The Kerry Dance. What's interesting is how Scott plays behind Burrrell. Fully aware of the guitar's sonic limitations, she offers huge support to fill the space—offering both texture and a frame for Burrell. Scott and Burrell played well together. For me, the title tune, Solar and Nice 'n' Easy say it all—a glorious pace, groovy ideas and earthy camaraderie. ~ Marc Myers, jazzwax.com.

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En febrero de 1964 -entre dos sesiones de grabación con el entonces marido y saxofonista tenor Stanley Turrentine- la organista Shirley Scott grabó con el guitarrista Kenny Burrell. Ella acababa de terminar Hustlin' con Turrentine a finales de enero y volvería al estudio para Blue Flames a finales de marzo. Apoyando a Scott y Burrell en este álbum producido por Ozzie Cadena para Prestige estaban el bajista Eddie Khan y el baterista Otis "Candy" Finch. Lo que hace a este álbum tan emocionante es lo que falta: un jefe. El atractivo de Turrentine en las citas de Scott fue su conmovedora orden y sus ardientes declaraciones de caña antes y después de los solos de Scott. Aquí, Scott y Burrell se enfrentan de forma tierna. Es una cita de sección rítmica de moda, con todos los intercambios juguetones y balanceados que se encuentran cuando el saxo en una cita de órgano se sienta. Después de los solos de Scott, en lugar de que el tren de la Turrentina salga rugiendo del túnel, tienes las líneas de una sola nota de Burrell. Al oído le gusta lo que oye. La elección de las canciones de la sesión también es perfecta en todos los sentidos. La lista de canciones incluye Travelin' Light, Solar, Nice 'n' Easy, They Call It Stormy Monday, Baby It's Cold Out There y The Kerry Dance. Lo interesante es cómo Scott toca detrás de Burrrell. Consciente de las limitaciones sónicas de la guitarra, ofrece un gran apoyo para llenar el espacio, ofreciendo tanto textura como un marco para Burrrell. Scott y Burrell tocaron bien juntos. Para mí, el tema del título, Solar y Nice 'n' Easy lo dicen todo: un ritmo glorioso, ideas geniales y camaradería terrenal. ~ Marc Myers, jazzwax.com.

Tracks:
A1. Travelin' Light {Trummy Young, Johnny Mercer, Jimmy Mundy} (4:41)
A2. Solar {Miles Davis} (6:03)
A3. Nice 'N' Easy {Marilyn Keith, Alan Bergman, Lew Spence} (4:34)
B1. They Call It Stormy Monday {Aaron Walker} (11:08)
B2. Baby It's Cold Outside {Frank Loesser} (3:49)
B3. The Kerry Dance {Traditional} (3:04)

Total Time: 33:20

Musicians:
Shirley Scott - Organ
Kenny Burrell - Guitar
Eddie Khan - Bass
Otis Finch - Drums

Producer - Ozzie Cadena
Recording Engineer - Rudy van Gelder
Recorded 17th February, 1964 at Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey

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