The Latin Bit (1963): Vinyl LP

1963’s Midnight Blue is considered one of the most exciting recordings of Kenny Burrell’slong and distinguished career. WithStanley Turrentinessax infusing each note with an excess of soul andRay Barrettoscongas giving the blues-oriented music a Latin tinge, Burrell raises the heat and is heard at his most exhilarating and extroverted. His soulful playing on such songs as “Chitlins Con Carne,” “Saturday Night Blues” and “Gee Baby Ain’t I Good To You” is so emotional and showcases why bothB.B. KingandDuke Ellingtonoften citedKenny Burrellas their favorite guitarist. This superbly recorded classic needs to be in every jazz collection

Tracklist:

1. Chitlins Con Carne
2. Mule
3. Soul Lament
4. Midnight Blue
5. Wavy Gravy
6. Gee, Baby, Aint I Good To You
7. Saturday Night Blues