Barney Kessel - Easy Like Vol. 1 (1953)
Barney Kessel - Easy Like Vol. 1 (1953)
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 14 Tracks | 46:04 | 99 MB
Genre: Jazz | Label: Original Jazz Classics – OJC-153, Contemporary Records – C 3511
MP3 CBR 320 kbps | 14 Tracks | 46:04 | 99 MB
Genre: Jazz | Label: Original Jazz Classics – OJC-153, Contemporary Records – C 3511
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." (allmusic.com)
Tracklist:
1. Easy Like
2. Easy Like (Alternate Take)
3. Tenderly
4. Lullaby Of Birdland
5. What Is There To Say?
6. Bernardo
7. Vicky's Dream
8. Salute To Charlie Christian
9. That's All
10. I Let A Song Go Out Of My Heart
11. Just Squeeze Me
12. April In Paris
13. North Of The Border
14. North Of The Border (Alternate Take)
Personnel:
Bass – Harry Babasin, Red Mitchell
Drums – Shelly Manne
Flute, Alto Saxophone – Bud Shank, Buddy Collette
Guitar – Barney Kessel
Piano – Arnold Ross, Claude Williamson
Barney Kessel - Easy Like Vol. 1 (1953)
