Introducing Kenny Burrell

Introducing Kenny Burrell is the debut album by American jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell, recorded over May 29–30, 1956 and released on Blue Note later that year.^[2]

Introducing Kenny Burrell
Studio album by Kenny Burrell
Released	September 1956[1]
Recorded	May 29–30, 1956
Studio	Van Gelder Studio Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Bebop
Length	41:30
Label	Blue Note BLP 1523
Producer	Alfred Lion
Kenny Burrell chronology
Introducing Kenny Burrell (1956) Kenny Burrell Volume 2 (1956)

Release history

In 2000, the album was released on the 2 CD-set Introducing Kenny Burrell: The First Blue Note Sessions with Kenny Burrell Volume 2, plus bonus tracks.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[3]

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album four stars, stating: "Burrell displays what was already an immediately recognizable tone. At 24, Burrell had quickly emerged to become one of the top bop guitarists of the era, and he is in particularly excellent form... Enjoyable music."^[3]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Kenny Burrell, except as noted.

Side 1

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"This Time the Dream's on Me"	Harold Arlen Johnny Mercer	5:00
2.	"Fugue 'n' Blues"		6:48
3.	"Takeela"		4:19
4.	"Weaver of Dreams"	Jack Elliott Victor Young	4:43

Side 2

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Delilah"	Young	6:04
2.	"Rhythmorama"	Kenny Clarke	6:28
3.	"Blues for Skeeter"		8:08

Personnel

Musicians

• Kenny Burrell – guitar (except "Rhythmorama")
• Tommy Flanagan – piano (except "Rhythmorama")
• Paul Chambers – bass (except "Rhythmorama")
• Kenny Clarke – drums
• Candido Camero – conga (except "Fugue 'n' Blues", "Weaver of Dreams")

Technical personnel

• Alfred Lion – producer
• Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering
• Reid Miles – design
• Francis Wolff – photography
• Leonard Feather – liner notes