Barney Kessel | Autumn Leaves

From the mid-40s until the early 90s he was one of the most in-demand guitarists in jazz. 
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AllMusic Review by Scott Yanow

This CD reissue contains a sleepy trio session by guitarist Barney Kessel who teams up with bassistKenny Napper and drummer John Marshall for a variety of current pop tunes (including Burt Bacharach's "The Look Of Love" and two Michel Legrand songs) plus a few overly relaxed standards and originals. The CD is rounded out by three bouncy numbers from 1969 that feature Kessel with a big band that includes tenor-saxophonist Teddy Edwards and pianist Jimmy Rowles. Overall the lethargic performances function best as superior background music.

Barney Kessel (guitar)
Kenny Napper (bass)
John Marshall (drums)


Recorded at Polydor Studios, London October 29, 1968, October 30, 1968, October 31, 1968

01. Autumn Leaves
02. Corcovado (Quiet Nights)
03. On a Clear Day (You Can See Forever)
04. Aquarius
05. You’re the One for Me
06. The Look of Love
07. I Will Wait for You
08. Watch What Happens
09. Blue Soul
10. Comin’ Home
11. Shufflin’
12. Quail Bait
13. Watch the Birds Go By