Two Concord LPs by
Kenny Burrell from the late '70s,
Tin Tin Deo and
Moon and Sand are featured in their entirety on this two-CD reissue. The first session finds the guitarist in a rather subdued setting, with bassist
Reggie Johnson and drummer
Carl Burnette. Highlights include a slow, simmering "Tin Tin Deo" and his boppish blues "The Common Ground." The latter date includes bassist
John Heard, drummer
Roy McCurdy, and percussionist
Kenneth Nash, with four of the eight selections featuring
Burrell on acoustic guitar. Like the earlier disc, the mood is subtle instead of overpowering, making for great listening any time of day. An almost hushed, very lyrical interpretation of
Oliver Nelson's "Stolen Moments" and
Burrell's solo version of "Lost in the Stars" are especially enjoyable.
Kenny Burrell fans will definitely want to pick up this set.
–
Ken Dryden, Rovi