Kenny Burrell in the Oscar Peterson Trio

[wintermoon]

"You also worked with Oscar Peterson.

Yes, in 1955"

61 yrs ago and KB's still going strong.
think about that for a minute!

[Doctor Jeff]

Oscar Peterson is a supremely talented and very generous ensemble player. His comping is in-comp-arable (sorry). When he's soloing, listen to the jaw-dropping riffs and runs with the right hand--always in perfect rhythm!--and then focus on what he's doing with his left hand at the same time.

It's hard to believe it's humanly possible.

[Cunamara]

When it is all said and done, however, BOTH Herb Ellis and Kenny Burrell cook. To do otherwise is to get kicked out of Oscar Peterson's kitchen.

There is a quote about OP somewhere in the Johnny Smith bio about how player's personalities come through: "Oscar Peterson doesn't like to lose at tiddlywinks."

[neatomic]

kenny b and jim raney...2 guitars--prestige session cut at van gelders in '57

cheers

[Philco]

Oh man, go to 3.20 and check out the Kenny's tone and playing.
He always had just the right amount of drive. Damn I love that sound!!

[mr. beaumont]

kenny b and jim raney...2 guitars--prestige session cut at van gelders in '57

cheers

This album is so good.

[mr. beaumont]

please check Kenny (mellow be gone) with jimmy smith..and jimmy was a step or two beyond a burner..

How about the stuff with Kenny Dorham?

[pubylakeg]

Funny thing about KB is even when he is burning he still sounds relaxed and completely in control. His playing never sounds like he's on the limit of his technique, and he always maintains the swinging feel, regardless of the tempo.