Conference napalm::guitar

    
    John Coltrane and Kenny Burrel worked together and influenced each 
    other in the early 60's. Burrell recorded a version of "Naima" on
    his "Heritage" album, (an outstanding effort with a dynamite version
    of Night in Tunisia). This interests me because Coltrane is my favorite
    all-time Jazz musician, but I know little of his work with Burrell.
    Other than the Tommy Flanagan album "The Cats", I've not heard the
    two together.
    
    I'd like to know more about Kenny's association with John Coltrane.

    Phil
    

    
    Re: .1
    
    There is an *excellent* twofer on Prestige of Kenny with Coltrane. The
    title might be just "Kenny Burrell and John Coltrane" or vice
    versa....it's been a while! I think I still have a tape of it stashed
    away somewhere.  It dates back to the late 50s, prior to Trane heading
    for outer space.  If my memory serves, Paul Chambers is on board for
    the sessions. 

    
    							Brian

    re.-2 Brian's right the title is Kenny Burrell and Coltrane or
    was it Coltrane and Burrell. Anyway an excellant album.....
    	I'm curious if it has been reissued? on CD and cassette? I
    have my copy on a reel to reel which I have no way to play at the
    moment.  

   "Kenny Burrell/John Coltrane" is available on a CD which combines the
    original single LP of that title with the earlier "The Cats".
    
    This is a good album, but it is far from the best work of either Kenny
    or John.
    
    Danny W.

    Danny,
    
    	What would you recomend for best of Burrell? (which is available?)
    
    							Rick
    

You like this guy, Danny?   :^)

OK, I'll have to check him out.  I've heard sooo much junk jazz guitar playing 
that I've just about lost interest in the field.  Maybe he'll renew my faith.

Bob

    
    Digressing only a little:
    
    A fascinating record to hear is "Rib Joint" by Sammy Price, on Savoy. 
    It's a two record set of 50s proto-R&B by pianist Price that has an
    incredibly *greasy* Kenny Burrell on one LP and a down and dirty Mickey
    Baker (of guitar method fame) on the other LP plus King Curtis to boot.
    
    Also, Danny, how about another note on Ms. Remler along with a list of
    good recordings?  I've been curious about her for awhile....
    
    
    							Brian
    
    P.S. I still like Scofield's "Shinola", even if he *is* limited.  Of
    course, having Steve Swallow in back of him helps a bit.

    Some good stuff available on CD:
    
    "Midnite Blue"--this was actually something of a "hit" album when
    released, and singles from it appeared on jazz jukeboxes evrywhere.
    
    "Guitar Forms"--a tour de force, sort of a sampler of all traditional
    jazz forms.
    
    "Generation"--a guitar trio with rhythm section. A second set ("Pieces
    of the Blues", something like that) with the same group is okay
    but not quite as good.
    
    "Togethering" w/ Grover Washington, well recorded, but
    really vapid, fuzak stuff, typical of GW. This is about as light as
    jazz gets before evaporating completely.
    
    Some of his Five Spot things from the '50's are on CD. Still available
    on vinyl are "Heritage" and "Handcrafted" (very nice!). A CD called
    "For Charlie and Benny" is a retitle of "A Generation Ago Today", a
    pleasant, swing music nostalgia set.
    
    There are a lot of Kenny's recordings still in print.
    
    Danny W.
    good.

    
    
    Heritage, man I've listened to that quite a bit. It's fresh, fresh,
    fresh!!! The thing that struck me immediately was the selection
    of standards on the album. All tunes that I love, "Night in Tunisia",
    "Round Midnight", "St. Louis Blues", "Naima", "A Child is Born".
    The Thad Jones tune is a guitar solo by Kenny, which is beautiful.
    I appreciated it even more after I heard a Stanley Jordan version
    of the same tune that sounded like it was played on a Strat!! Nothing
    against Strat, mind you, but that thinness just doesn't cut it on 
    standards. 
   
    
    While we are at it, how about a note on Joe Pass (My favorite, Danny!).
    I can't believe a guitar conference doesn't have a note on Joe Pass
    (well, ok, I can believe it). I've got questions man, and I need
    answers!!!

	Phil
        

    re. 7 And to add to the list of Ms Remeler's recordings... I'd like to
    know if there is a source where her music(lead sheets) can be had...
    whether ordered or just picked up. 

    On July 7 the world's best jazz guitarist played to an almost packed
    house at the DeCordova Museum in Lincoln, MA. As we drove to
    the concert, I was apprehensive, since the weather was threatening and
    Kenny's last few recording had seemed weak. Both fears were soon
    dispelled. Kenny played excellent, straight-ahead mainstream jazz and
    the intermittent, light rain didn't bother anyone in the spellbound
    audience.
    
    Kenny opened with a mid-tempo "Summertime" and continued with 45
    minutes of  mostly standards. After intermission, he continued in the
    same vein to a standing ovation. There is no sense in discussimg the
    highlights: every tune was a gem. A few of my favorites included a
    burning "Jeanine", "Yardbird Suite" done as a bossa nova and an encore
    of "A-Train" with a slow, out of tempo intro that evolved into a
    roaring express.  
    
    My favorite format for jazz guitar is backed with just bass and drums
    and Kenny is the all-time master of this style of playing. He was ably 
    supported by  Ralph Armstrong on drums and Yoron Israel on Bass, both
    of whom were inventive and exciting. Kenny played a mid-'60's
    florentine cut Gibson Super 400 CES through what looked like a Standel
    twin amp. Before the show, Kenny was experimenting with a reissue
    Fender Vibroverb, but couldn't get it to play at concert volume without 
    distortion. It sure looked pretty, though.
    
    The only glitch occured when Kenny switched to a flat-top for a couple
    of numbers. The rainy weather was causing it to go out of tune, so he
    abandoned it in the middle of the second song and stuck with the S400
    for the rest of the set.
    
    The DeCordova amphitheather is a wonderful place for a jazz concert.
    The setting is lovely, the acoustics excellent, sightlines are
    unobstructed, and Kenny's trio was sublime. The fact that it was our
    23rd wedding anniversary was the icing on the cake.
    
    Danny W.  
    

    Kenny has an outstanding new CD entitled "Lotus Blossom". Playing
    mostly tunes he has recorded previously in a solo, duet and trio (bass
    & drums for the latter two) format, he is simply outstanding. Although
    a few of his recent recordings don't hold up to his live playing, this
    studio set does that quite well and is beautifully recorded, too.
    
    The tracks include both acoustic and electric guitars and Kenny shows
    once again that he is a master of the mainstream jazz guitar. With more
    than 60 records (as leader) over a 45-year period, you'd think he'd run
    out of ideas, but he sounds as fresh as ever. Very highly recommended.
    
    Danny W.