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Kenny Burrell
77 reviewed records, 1956 to 2015
Every record Kenny Burrell plays on that has been reviewed on Vinyl Standard: 77 records, 1956 to 2015, 51 as leader and 26 as sideman, most often alongside Tommy Flanagan, Jerome Richardson, Ron Carter. Every record below links to its full review, and every name links to that player’s own page or their circle on the map.
77Reviewed records
51As leader
26As sideman
304Collaborators
Most often with
The players who share the most reviewed records with Kenny Burrell. The number is how many records they made together that are reviewed here.
Played together
The records behind those numbers. Open a name to see every reviewed record Kenny Burrell and that player share.
With Tommy Flanagan11 records
- 1956Introducing Kenny BurrellKenny Burrell
- 1956Jazzmen: DetroitBurrell, Flanagan, Adams, Chambers, Clarke
- 1956Swingin'Kenny Burrell
- 1957All Day LongThe Prestige All Stars
- 1957Kenny BurrellKenny Burrell
- 1957Kenny Burrell, Volume 2Kenny Burrell
- 1957The CatsFlanagan, Coltrane, Burrell, Sulieman
- 1958Kenny Burrell & John ColtraneKenny Burrell & John Coltrane
- 1961Motor City SceneDonald Byrd
- 1961Weaver of DreamsKenny Burrell
- 1963Bluesy BurrellKenny Burrell
With Jerome Richardson10 records
- 1957All Night LongThe Prestige All Stars
- 1959The Birth of a Band!Quincy Jones
- 1968Blues - The Common GroundKenny Burrell
- 1969Night SongKenny Burrell
- 1973Both Feet on the GroundKenny Burrell
- 1974Up the Street, 'Round the Corner, Down the BlockKenny Burrell
- 1975Ellington Is ForeverKenny Burrell
- 1975Ellington Is Forever, Volume TwoKenny Burrell
- 1975Sky StreetKenny Burrell
- 1980HeritageKenny Burrell
With Ron Carter9 records
- 1961The Hawk RelaxesColeman Hawkins
- 1964The Individualism of Gil EvansGil Evans
- 1965Guitar FormsKenny Burrell
- 1965Up with Donald ByrdDonald Byrd
- 1967A Generation Ago TodayKenny Burrell
- 1968Blues - The Common GroundKenny Burrell
- 1969Night SongKenny Burrell
- 1971God Bless the ChildKenny Burrell
- 1984TogetheringKenny Burrell / Grover Washington, Jr.
With Paul Chambers9 records
- 1956Introducing Kenny BurrellKenny Burrell
- 1956Jazzmen: DetroitBurrell, Flanagan, Adams, Chambers, Clarke
- 1957Jammin’ in Hi Fi with Gene AmmonsGene Ammons
- 1957John Jenkins with Kenny BurrellJohn Jenkins / Kenny Burrell
- 1957Kenny Burrell, Volume 2Kenny Burrell
- 1958Kenny Burrell & John ColtraneKenny Burrell & John Coltrane
- 1959ChetChet Baker
- 1961Motor City SceneDonald Byrd
- 1964The Individualism of Gil EvansGil Evans
With Jimmy Smith9 records
- 1958House PartyJimmy Smith
- 1959The Sermon!Jimmy Smith
- 1961Home Cookin'Jimmy Smith
- 1961Midnight SpecialJimmy Smith
- 1963Back at the Chicken ShackJimmy Smith
- 1963Blue Bash!Kenny Burrell
- 1964The CatJimmy Smith
- 1975Ellington Is ForeverKenny Burrell
- 1975Ellington Is Forever, Volume TwoKenny Burrell
With Richard Wyands8 records
- 1966The Tender GenderKenny Burrell
- 1967A Generation Ago TodayKenny Burrell
- 1967Ode to 52nd StreetKenny Burrell
- 1969Night SongKenny Burrell
- 1971God Bless the ChildKenny Burrell
- 1972'Round MidnightKenny Burrell
- 1974Stormy MondayKenny Burrell
- 1974Up the Street, 'Round the Corner, Down the BlockKenny Burrell
With Doug Watkins7 records
- 19572 GuitarsKenny Burrell / Jimmy Raney
- 1957All Day LongThe Prestige All Stars
- 1957All Night LongThe Prestige All Stars
- 1957FunkyGene Ammons
- 1957K.B. BluesKenny Burrell
- 1957Kenny BurrellKenny Burrell
- 1957The CatsFlanagan, Coltrane, Burrell, Sulieman
With Donald Byrd6 records
- 19572 GuitarsKenny Burrell / Jimmy Raney
- 1957All Day LongThe Prestige All Stars
- 1957All Night LongThe Prestige All Stars
- 1961Motor City SceneDonald Byrd
- 1964A New PerspectiveDonald Byrd
- 1965Up with Donald ByrdDonald Byrd
Reviewed records
In the order they were recorded. Gold is the site’s rating out of five.
1950s
- 1956Introducing Kenny BurrellLeader★★★★☆
- 1956Jazzmen: DetroitguitarBurrell, Flanagan, Adams, Chambers, Clarke★★★★☆
- 1956Swingin'Leader★★★☆☆
- 19572 GuitarsLeader★★★★☆
- 1957All Day LongguitarThe Prestige All Stars★★★★☆
- 1957All Night LongguitarThe Prestige All Stars★★★★☆
- 1957EarthyguitarThe Prestige All Stars★★★☆☆
- 1957FunkyguitarGene Ammons★★★★★
- 1957Jammin’ in Hi Fi with Gene AmmonsguitarGene Ammons★★★★☆
- 1957John Jenkins with Kenny BurrellLeader★★★★☆
- 1957K.B. BluesLeader★★★★☆
- 1957Kenny BurrellLeader★★★★☆
- 1957Kenny Burrell, Volume 2Leader★★★☆☆
- 1957The Catsguitar (tracks 1, 3, 4, 5)Flanagan, Coltrane, Burrell, Sulieman★★★★☆
- 1958Blue Lights, Volumes 1 and 2Leader★★★★★
- 1958House Partyguitar ("Blues After All")Jimmy Smith★★★☆☆
- 1958Kenny Burrell & John ColtraneLeader★★★★★
- 1959A Night at the VanguardLeader★★★★★
- 1959Chetguitar (tracks 3, 6)Chet Baker★★★★★
- 1959SoulguitarColeman Hawkins★★★★★
- 1959The Birth of a Band!guitarQuincy Jones★★★★☆
- 1959The Sermon!guitarJimmy Smith★★★★☆
1960s
- 1960On View at the Five Spot CafeLeader★★★★★
- 1961Bluesin' AroundLeader★★★★☆
- 1961Home Cookin'guitar (all tracks)Jimmy Smith★★★★☆
- 1961Midnight Specialguitar ("Midnight Special", "Jumpin' the Blues", "One O'Clock Jump"; NOT on "A Subtle One" or "Why Was I Born?")Jimmy Smith★★★★★
- 1961Motor City Sceneguitar (except Stardust)Donald Byrd★★★★★
- 1961The Hawk RelaxesguitarColeman Hawkins★★★★☆
- 1961Weaver of DreamsLeader★★★☆☆
- 1962Bad! Bossa Novaacoustic guitarGene Ammons★★★☆☆
- 1963Back at the Chicken Shackguitar ("Back at the Chicken Shack", "Messy Bessie", and the CD bonus "On the Sunny Side of the Street"; NOT on "When I Grow Too Old to Dream" or "Minor Chant")Jimmy Smith★★★★★
- 1963Blue Bash!Leader★★★★☆
- 1963Bluesy BurrellLeader★★★★☆
- 1963Fusion! Wes Montgomery with StringsguitarWes Montgomery★★★☆☆
- 1963Midnight BlueLeader★★★★★
- 1964A New PerspectiveguitarDonald Byrd★★★★★
- 1964Crash!Leader★★★☆☆
- 1964Soul CallLeader★★★☆☆
- 1964The CatguitarJimmy Smith★★★★☆
- 1964The Individualism of Gil Evansguitar (tracks 2, 3)Gil Evans★★★★★
- 1965Guitar FormsLeader★★★★★
- 1965Up with Donald ByrdguitarDonald Byrd★★★★☆
- 1966Have Yourself a Soulful Little ChristmasLeader★★★★☆
- 1966The Tender GenderLeader★★★☆☆
- 1967A Generation Ago TodayLeader★★★★☆
- 1967Ode to 52nd StreetLeader★★★☆☆
- 1968Blues - The Common GroundLeader★★★☆☆
- 1969Asphalt Canyon SuiteLeader★★★★☆
- 1969Night SongLeader★★★☆☆
1970s
- 1971God Bless the ChildLeader★★★☆☆
- 1972'Round MidnightLeader★★★☆☆
- 1973Both Feet on the GroundLeader★★★★☆
- 1974Stormy MondayLeader★★★★☆
- 1974Up the Street, 'Round the Corner, Down the BlockLeader★★★☆☆
- 1975Ellington Is ForeverLeader★★★★★
- 1975Ellington Is Forever, Volume TwoLeader★★★★☆
- 1975Sky StreetLeader★★★☆☆
- 1977Quintessenceguitar (tracks 1, 2, 4, 5)Bill Evans★★★★★
- 1977Tin Tin DeoLeader★★★★☆
- 1978HandcraftedLeader★★★☆☆
- 1978In New YorkLeader★★★★★
- 1978When Lights Are LowLeader★★★☆☆
1980s
- 1980HeritageLeader★★★☆☆
- 1980Listen to the DawnLeader★★★★☆
- 1981Groovin' HighLeader★★★☆☆
- 1984TogetheringLeader★★★★☆
- 1986GenerationLeader★★★☆☆
- 1986Pieces of Blue and the BluesLeader★★★☆☆
- 1989Guiding SpiritLeader★★★★☆
1990s
- 1991Sunup to SundownLeader★★★★☆
- 1991World Tour 1990guitarGene Harris / Philip Morris Superband★★★★☆
- 1995Lotus BlossomLeader★★★★☆
- 1998Philip Morris All-Stars LiveguitarGene Harris★★★★☆
2000s
- 2000Lucky So and SoLeader★★★☆☆
- 2006The Ralph J. Bunche SuiteLeader★★★☆☆
- 2008Be YourselfLeader★★★★☆
2010s
- 2015The Road to LoveLeader★★★★☆
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