Music Interviews A Jazz Guitar Legend: Alive, Live and 75 July 1, 2007 • Guitarist Kenny Burrell has recorded with the likes of Billie Holiday, John Coltrane and Duke Ellington. Now on the other side of 75, he discusses his lengthy career, his latest CD and the development of his unique style. A Jazz Guitar Legend: Alive, Live and 75 Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/11606940/11612832" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Review Basic Jazz Record Library Kenny Burrell: 'Midnight Blue' August 1, 2001 • Known as Duke Ellington's favorite guitarist, Kenny Burrell was a master of the blues. In 1963, he recorded Midnight Blue, which jazz commentator Murray Horwitz calls a "late night, neon light flashing outside of the window, cigarette smoke swirling up into nothing" record. Kenny Burrell: 'Midnight Blue' 3:06 Toggle more options Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4556421/151217846" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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