Barney Kessel • Easy Like

 

Review by Scott Yanow

Other than four songs apiece released by Onyx and Verve, the CD reissue of Easy Like, Vol. 1 has guitarist Barney Kessel's first sessions as a leader, performances which launched his longtime association with the Contemporary label. Augmented by two "new" alternate takes, the set features Kessel in boppish form with quintets in 1953 and 1956 featuring, either Bud Shank or Buddy Collette doubling on flute and alto. Kessel shows off the influence of Charlie Christian throughout the performances, with the highlights including "Easy Like," "Lullaby of Birdland," "North of the Border," and the accurately titled "Salute to Charlie Christian."

https://www.allmusic.com/album/easy-like-vol-1-mw0000197295

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Reseña de Scott Yanow

Además de cuatro canciones editadas por Onyx y Verve, el CD reeditado de Easy Like, Vol. 1 cuenta con las primeras sesiones del guitarrista Barney Kessel como líder, actuaciones que lanzaron su larga asociación con el sello Contemporary. Aumentado por dos "nuevas" tomas alternas, el conjunto presenta a Kessel en forma boppish con quintetos en 1953 y 1956, ya sea Bud Shank o Buddy Collette doblando sobre flauta y contralto. Kessel muestra la influencia de Charlie Christian a lo largo de las actuaciones, con lo más destacado, incluyendo "Easy Like", "Lullaby of Birdland", "North of the Border" y el exactamente titulado "Salute to Charlie Christian".

https://www.allmusic.com/album/easy-like-vol-1-mw0000197295

Colaborador / Contribuitor:  Michel


Tracks:
01 - Easy Like
02 - Tenderly
03 - Lullaby Of Birdland
04 - What Is There To Say
05 - Bernardo
06 - Vicky's Dream
07 - Salute To Charlie Christian
08 - That's All
09 - Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
10 - Just Squeeze Me
11 - April In Paris
12 - North Of The Border
13 - Easy Like (Alt. Take)
14 - North Of The Border (Alt. Take)

Credits:
Barney Kessel – guitar
Buddy Collette – alto saxophone, flute
Bud Shank – alto saxophone, flute
Arnold Ross – piano
Claude Williamson – piano
Harry Babasin – double bass
Red Mitchell – double bass
Shelly Manne – drums

Label: Contemporary Records ‎– C 3511, Contemporary Records ‎– UCCO-9338, Contemporary Records ‎– OJCCD-153-2 (C-3511)
Released: 1988
Original Released: 1956
Genre: Jazz

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