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"
's solo version of
"Lost in the Stars"
are especially enjoyable.
fans will definitely want to pick up this set. ~ Ken Dryden