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Bluesy Burrell (also released as Out of This World) is an album by guitarist Kenny Burrell with saxophonist Coleman Hawkins recorded in 1962 and originally released on the Moodsville label.

Reception.

It’s definitely a variety album, with many tunes to choose from. Burrell is the star (his high ringing tone also plays octaves here and there), but everyone has their time in the spotlight, especially Hawkins, having a grand time on his last session for Prestige. An added plus is the liner notes, which give us two insights. First, that it was raining when the record was made. You can hear the rain in the mood here, especially on “Tres Palabras” and “Out of This World”. The second is a quote Burrell made at the session: “C’mon Bean, let’s play something pretty.” They did.” (AllAboutJazz).

The AllMusic review by Jim Todd gave the album 3 stars and stated:”This session is valuable for the majestic playing of tenor great Coleman Hawkins, who performs on half of the eight tracks. Released on the Prestige subsidiary Moodsville — a label that specialized in recordings with an intimate, reflective atmosphere — the Moodsville sound doesn’t sit comfortably on Hawkins. His playing is brilliantly relaxed, but it’s not mood music. Leader Kenny Burrell’s playing is much more in line with the Moodsville groove. The guitarist is not amplified as much as he is on his Prestige dates from this time. In fact, he performs on a nylon-string instrument almost as much as he does on his hollow-body electric. Unlike Hawkins, Burrell’s subdued contribution is made to measure for this date. Listeners expecting to hear Burrell the hard bopper won’t. The key moments come during the interaction between the guitarist and tenor player, especially during their exchanges on Burrell’s “Montono Blues.” The rhythm section, Hawkins’ working band from this period (pianist Tommy Flanagan, bassist Major Holley, and drummer Eddie Locke) provides impeccable, sublime support.”

Track listing:
All compositions by Kenny Burrell except where noted

“Tres Palabras” (Osvaldo Farrés) – 6:40
“No More” – 1:50
“Guilty” (Harry Akst, Gus Kahn, Richard A. Whiting) – 4:15
“Montono Blues” – 4:40
“I Thought About You” (Jimmy Van Heusen, Johnny Mercer) – 4:40
“Out of This World” (Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer) – 4:50
“It’s Getting Dark” – 6:50

Personnel:
Kenny Burrell – guitar
Coleman Hawkins – tenor saxophone (tracks 1, 4, 5 & 7)
Tommy Flanagan – piano
Major Holley – bass
Eddie Locke – drums
Ray Barretto – congas

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Released: January 1963
Recorded: September 14, 1962
Studio: Van Gelder Studio, Englewood Cliffs, NJ
Length: 39:04
Label: Moodsville
MV 29
Producer: Ozzie Cadena