Artist profile · 04/07/2026
Kenny Burrell
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About
Kenny Burrell, Jazz guitar mastery from Detroit with blues and bebop roots.
Kenny Burrell's guitar style is anchored in blues and bebop, reflecting influences from guitar legends such as Charlie Christian, Django Reinhardt, and Wes Montgomery. His early career began in Detroit with a first recording as a sideman in Dizzy Gillespie's sextet in 1951. After moving to New York in 1956, he toured and recorded with various jazz luminaries, all while cultivating a strong solo career. Burrell has recorded approximately 40 albums, reaching from the 1950s through decades beyond, with titles spanning "Midnight Blue" (1963), "Blue Lights," and "Guitar Forms." An educator, he served as Director of Jazz Studies at UCLA starting 2007.
Discography
Kenny Burrell discography
Studio albums, live records, compilations and radio recordings. Each album groups all its editions.
Opus in Swing
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
All Day Long
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 2
- CD 2
- Cassette
All Night Long
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 4
- CD 5
- Cassette 1
Kenny Burrell
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Weaver of Dreams
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Soul Call
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Guitar Forms
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 3
- CD 4
- Cassette
Have Yourself a Soulful Little Christmas
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette 1
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Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
A Generation Ago Today
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 3
- Cassette
Ode to 52nd Street
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Blues: The Common Ground
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Night Song
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Asphalt Canyon Suite
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
God Bless the Child
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 3
- CD 2
- Cassette
’Round Midnight
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Both Feet on the Ground
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Up The Street, 'Round The Corner, Down The Block
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Ellington Is Forever
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Recapitulation
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Ellington Is Forever, Volume 2
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Handcrafted
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Freedom
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
K. B. Blues
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 3
- CD 1
- Cassette
When Lights Are Low
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Heritage
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Live At The Village Vanguard
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Moon and Sand
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 2
- Cassette
Swingin'
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
In New York
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Groovin’ High
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Pieces of Blue and the Blues
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
Sunup to Sundown
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette 1
From Vanguard with Love
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
Midnight at the Village Vanguard
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD 2
- Cassette
Tin Tin Deo
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Lotus Blossom
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Blue Lights, Volumes 1 & 2
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Lucky So And So
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Blue Muse
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Asphalt Canyon Suite
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
75th Birthday Bash Live!
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Essential Masters
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Live At The Downtown Room
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Be Yourself: Live at Dizzy’s Club Coca‐Cola
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Tenderly
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
Special Requests (& Other Favorites)
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
Special Requests (And Other Favorites) Live at Catalina's
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 1
- CD 1
- Cassette
From$13.28
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Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD 1
- Cassette
Guitar Forms
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl 3
- CD 4
- Cassette
Live at the Village Vanguard
Kenny Burrell
- Vinyl
- CD
- Cassette
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Listen
Signature songs
- 01Chitlins Con Carne
- 02
Midnight BlueMidnight Blue · 1963 - 03Midnight Blue - Remastered
- 04Soul Lament - Remastered 1999/Rudy Van Gelder Edition
- 05Midnight Blue - Remastered 1999/Rudy Van Gelder Edition
- 06MuleMidnight Blue · 1963
- 07Soul LamentMidnight Blue · 1963
- 08Saturday Night BluesMidnight Blue · 1963
Essentials
3 Kenny Burrell albums you need to own
Our picks, approved by the editors.
#1 · 1963A defining soul-jazz album produced on Blue Note, famous for its warm, blues-inflected guitar and seven tightly arranged tracks.
7 tracksLabel: Blue NoteOriginal pressing availableMonophonic sound
#2 · 1963A collaboration with John Coltrane featuring five tracks blending hard bop and jazz improvisation, released originally on New Jazz label.
5 tracksLabel: New JazzOriginal US mono pressingHard bop style
#3 · 1958An early hard bop session on Blue Note with four tracks capturing Burrell’s mature technique and interplay with leading jazz musicians.
4 tracksLabel: Blue NoteOriginal mono pressingHard bop genre
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B-side
B-side: the hidden stories of Kenny Burrell
Studio secrets, tour stories and B-sides worth the whole album.
Original 1963 US mono pressing of Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane
This original pressing on New Jazz (cat no. NJ 8276) features a mono format LP from 1963, highly sought after with a 2.1:1 want/have ratio and 10 copies for sale at around €20 minimum.
'Midnight Blue' original Blue Note pressing price range
The 1963 original mono pressing of 'Midnight Blue' on Blue Note (BLP 4123) currently shows prices from €43.47 up to €217.5, with 12 copies for sale demonstrating strong collector demand.
First recording with Dizzy Gillespie's sextet, 1951
Kenny Burrell recorded for the first time as a sideman with Dizzy Gillespie's sextet in 1951, marking the start of his recording career while still a student in Detroit.
Director of Jazz Studies at UCLA starting 2007
In 2007, Kenny Burrell took on the position of Director of Jazz Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles, reaffirming his commitment to jazz education.
"His guitar playing is a nuanced blend of blues and bebop, admired by peers and students alike."— Jazz Scholar Commentary
Kenny Burrell vinyl discography
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Kenny Burrell CDs
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Jazz vocalJazz/Blues
2003-10-01Verve RecordsFrom$30.49
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FAQ
FAQ
The most common questions about pressings, reissues and limited editions.
Which Kenny Burrell album is most popular on vinyl?
'Midnight Blue' from 1963 is one of the most popular and widely available Kenny Burrell albums on vinyl, noted for its soulful jazz guitar work.
Where was Kenny Burrell born?
Kenny Burrell was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States, in 1931.
What styles of jazz does Kenny Burrell play?
Burrell is known for playing styles rooted in blues, bebop, hard bop, and soul-jazz.
Are Kenny Burrell's original vinyl pressings valuable?
Original pressings, especially from the 1960s on labels like Blue Note and New Jazz, can command high prices among collectors.
Which record labels released Kenny Burrell's vinyl albums?
Labels include Blue Note, Prestige, New Jazz, Verve, and Cadet among others.
How can I identify an original Kenny Burrell vinyl pressing?
Look for original label markings, cat numbers like BLP 4123 or NJ 8276, mono format, and release date in the early 1960s.
Does Kenny Burrell have vinyl records released in France?
Yes, some pressings and reissues have been distributed in European markets, including France.
What are notable collaborations found on Kenny Burrell albums?
His collaborations with John Coltrane are among the most noted, especially the 1963 'Kenny Burrell & John Coltrane' album.
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This profile is compiled by the vinyles.com editors from public sources and our marketplace.
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- Discography data from MusicBrainz (dates, country, active years).
- Tracklists, covers and genres from Discogs Masters.
- Values (low / median / high) and stock from the Discogs Marketplace.
- Audience and similar artists from Last.fm.
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