Barney Kessel, Vol. 1: Easy Like
performed by Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Bud Shank, 1926-2009, Arnold Ross, 1921-2000, Harry Babasin, 1921-1988 and Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984 (Contemporary, 1988), 46 mins, 14 page(s)
Details
- Field of Interest
- Jazz
- Content Type
- Music recording
- Duration
- 46 mins
- Format
- Audio
- Sub Genre
- Mainstream Jazz
- Label
- Contemporary
- Page Count
- 14
- Performer
- Barney Kessel, 1923-2004, Bud Shank, 1926-2009, Arnold Ross, 1921-2000, Harry Babasin, 1921-1988, Sheldon Manne, 1920-1984
- Date Recorded
- 1956-02-23
- Release Date
- 1988
- Review
- 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." ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide
- Subject
- Jazz, Music & Performing Arts, Mainstream Jazz, Jazz Convencional, Mainstream Jazz
- Keywords and Translated Subjects
- Jazz Convencional, Mainstream Jazz