Artist: Barney Kessel
Genre: Jazz
Barney Kessel was an American jazz guitarist born in 1923, considered one of the most influential guitarists in jazz history. Kessel was a virtuoso who combined swing-era sensibilities with bebop innovations, creating sophisticated, melodic guitar style. He was one of the most recorded guitarists in jazz, appearing on thousands of sessions. Kessel's playing was characterized by beautiful tone, harmonic sophistication, and effortless swing ability. He was a member of Oscar Peterson's trio and worked with countless jazz legends. Kessel was also one-third of 'The Poll Winners' with Ray Brown and Shelly Manne. He passed away in 2004.
Barney Kessel vinyl records (17)
BARNEY KESSEL In Concert (1985 German 8 track vinyl LP featuring Stephane Grappelli on violin. Both sleeve and vinyl presented in Excellent condition) Track Listing: A1 Laura 5:30 A2 Yesterday 3:30 A3 Its A Blue World 7:57 A4 Summertime 7:48 B1 In The Garden Of Love 4:03 B2 Bridging The Blues 9:50 B3 Old Devil Moon 4:32 B4 Tea For Two 5:12
£17.00 used
BARNEY KESSEL The Poll Winners (1979 Japanese 9-track LP picture sleeve with obi-strip originally issued in 1957 & expertly remastered for the jazz collector. Also stars the great Ray Brown on bass & Shelly Manne on drums. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played GXC-3109) Track Listing: 1
£34.00 used
BARNEY KESSEL Limehouse Blues (90s German 8-track LP pressed on audiophile quality vinyl - the second album released from the highly productive Paris 69 session between two inspirational jazz musicians originally released 1972. Also includes the talents of Nini Rosso Michel Gaudry and Jean-Louis Viale
£41.99 used
BARNEY KESSEL Solo (1983 US 9-track LP on the Concord Jazz label housed in a pasted picture sleeve with notes on the reverse by Frank Dorritie. A beautiful set of intimate solo performances showcasing the legendary guitarist’s finesse tone and melodic sensibility. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely played – a superb Near Mint example
£23.00 used
BARNEY KESSEL Carmen (1980s US 9-track featuring cool modern jazz performances of music adapted from the Georges Bizet score also starring Andre Previn Buddy Collette Ray Linn Victor Feldman Joe Mondragon & Shelly Manne fully laminatedflipback picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent & shows only a little minor age wear whilst the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with merely the odd light cosmetic sign of play OJC-269) Track Listing: A1 Swingin The Toreador 5:46 A2 A Pad On The Edge Of Town 6:42 A3 If You Dig Me 4:00 A4 Free As A Bird 4:56 B1 Viva El Toro
£28.00 used
BARNEY KESSEL RAY BROWN & SHELLY MANNE The Poll Winners (1959 US 9-track STEREO LP on a black Contemporary label housed in a front pasted picture sleeve. The sleeve is Excellent with the sky blue colours of the artwork still strong & vivid- there is a touch of discolouration in places. The vinyl remains nice & clean & in Excellent condition with few signs of play LAC12122) Track Listing: 1
£39.00 used
BARNEY KESSEL The Poll Winners (US 2000sLimited Edition Sealed remastered numbered issue of the 1957 9-track stereo album - now pressed on Audiophile quality 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl at 45RPM. Originally recorded in 1957 withBarney kessel on guitar Ray Brown on bass and Shelly Manne on drums. This copy remains within its original SEALED perforated outer bag remaining in Mint & Unplayed condition AJAZ7535) Track Listing: 1
£158.00 new