Kenny Burrell - Midnight Blue - Blue Note Essential Series - LP

Midnight Blue (1963) is considered one of the most exciting recordings in Kenny Burrell’s long and impressive career. With Stanley Turrentine’s saxophone, which infuses every note with an intoxicating abundance of soul, and Ray Barretto’s congas, which lend a Latin American flavor to the blues-oriented music, Burrell really gets the crowd going and is at his most exciting and extroverted. His soulful playing on songs like “Chitlins Con Carne,” “Saturday Night Blues,” and “Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You” is deeply moving and demonstrates why both B. B. King and Duke Ellington often named Kenny Burrell as their favorite guitarist. This superbly recorded classic belongs in every jazz collection.

After several successful Blue Note albums, guitarist Kenny Burrell reached an artistic peak in 1963 with Midnight Blue. The album blends deep blues with a relaxed late-night atmosphere.

Backed by Stanley Turrentine, Major Holley Jr. , Bill English, and Ray Barretto, Burrell created a timeless classic. Original compositions such as “Chitlins con Carne,” “Midnight Blue,” and “Soul Lament,” as well as the iconic Reid-Miles cover, make this album a highlight of the Blue Note catalog.

BLUE NOTE ESSENTIALS—the label’s classic LPs, now available for the first time at an unbeatable price, without compromising on flawless production. 140g Optimal pressing from a hi-res master, single sleeve. 

Chitlins Con Carne
Mule
Soul Lament
Midnight Blue
Wavy Gravy
Gee Baby, Ain’t I Good To You
Saturday Night Blues