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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/AllMusic).

Track listing:

CD 1:
01. Tin Tin Deo 00:00
02. Old Folks 07:17
03. Have You Met Miss Jones 11:54
04. I Remember You 14:47
05. The Common Ground 20:33
06. If You Could See Me Now 24:55
07. I Hadn’t Anyone Till You 31:12
08. La Petite Mambo 35:06

CD 2:
01. Moon And Sand 39:25
02. My Ship 45:54
03. For Once In My Life 52:31
04. U.M.M.G. 56:55
05. Blue Bossa 59:56
06. Stolen Moments 01:04:13
07. Love For Sale 01:12:13
08. Lost In The Stars 01:16:08

Personnel:
Kenny Burrell – guitar
Reggie Johnson – bass
Carl Burnett – drums
John Heard – bass
Ron McCurdy – drums
Kenneth Nash – percussion

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Label: Concord Jazz – CCD2 2128 2
Format: 2 x CD, Compilation
Country: US
Released: 2002
Recorded: 1977 – 1979