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Barney Kessel

John Etheridge joins Alyn Shipton to explore the key records of fellow guitarist Barney Kessel, one of the most prolific recording artists in jazz, but one of the least well-known.

Barney Kessel is one of the most prolific recording artists in jazz, yet one of the least well-known names. Fellow guitarist John Etheridge delves into Kessel's extensive catalogue to explore his legacy and help Alyn Shipton suggest the essential Kessel recordings, including early efforts with Charlie Parker, his pioneering years with Oscar Peterson and his dazzling triumphs as a West Coast studio player.

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Sun 10 Apr 2011 00:00
成人快手 Radio 3

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  • Charlie Parker's New Stars

    Carvin' The Bird

    Composer: Kessel Performers: Howard McGhee, tp; Charlie Parker, as; Wardell Gray, ts; Dodo Marmorosa, p; Barney Kessel, g; Red Callendar, b; Don Lamond, d. 26 Feb 1947.

    • Star Eyes: A Proper Introduction.
    • Proper.
    • 2077.

  • The Oscar Peterson Trio

    Pooper

    Composer: Peterson Performers: Oscar Peterson, p; Barney Kessel, g; Ray Brown, b. 25 Nov 1951.

    • Piano Power.
    • Proper.
    • Properbox 94 CD 2.

  • The Oscar Peterson Trio

    Night and Day

    Composer: Porter Performers: Oscar Peterson, p; Barney Kessel, g; Ray Brown, b. Dec 1952.

    • Piano Power.
    • Proper.
    • Properbox 94 CD 3.

  • Barney Kessel

    You Stepped out of a Dream

    Composer: Brown Performers: Barney Kessel, g; Bob Cooper, ob; Hampton Hawes, p; Red Mitchell, b; Shelly Manne, d. 12 Sep 1955.

    • Kessel Plays Standards.
    • Original Jazz Classics / Contemporary.
    • 238.

  • Barney Kessel

    12th Street Rag

    Composer: Bowman Performers: Barney Kessel, g; George Auld, ts; Harry "Sweets" Edison, tp; Jimmy Rowles, p; Al Hendrickson, rhythm g; Red Mitchell, b; Irv Cottler, d. 26 Jul 1955.

    • To Swing Or Not To Swing.
    • Contemporary.
    • OJCCD 3172.

  • Barney Kessel

    Salute to Charlie Christian

    Composer: Kessel Performers: Barney Kessel, g; plus unknown rhythm section.

    • Salute To Charlie Christian.
    • MSI (Germany).
    • 741744.

  • Barney Kessel with Shelly Manne & Ray Brown

    Don't Worry 'Bout Me

    Composer: Bloom / Koehler Performers: Barney Kessel, g; Ray Brown, b; Shelly Manne, d. March 1957.

    • The Poll Winners / The Poll Winners Ride Again.
    • Lonehill.
    • 10354.

  • Barney Kessel

    Surrey With The Fringe on Top

    Composer: Rodgers / Hammerstein Performers: Barney Kessel, g; Ray Brown, b; Shelly Manne, d. Aug 1958.

    • The Poll Winners / The Poll Winners Ride Again.
    • Lonehill.
    • 10354.

  • Barney Kessel

    What Are You Doing The Rest Of Your life?

    Composer: Legrand / Bergman / Bergman Performers: Barney Kessel, g. Apr 1981.

    • Solo.
    • Concord.
    • 4221.

  • Barney Kessel

    Autumn Leaves

    Composer: Kosma / Prevert Performers: Barney Kessel, g; Ken Napper, b; John Marshall, d. Polydor Studios, London, 31 Oct 1968.

    • Autumn Leaves.
    • Black Lion.
    • 760112.

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