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Somethin’s Burnin is an album by jazz guitarist Peter Bernstein that was released by Criss Cross Jazz in 1994.

Reception

The AllMusic review awarded the album 4 stars and stated:”Guitarist Peter Bernstein, who was 25 at the time, made his recording debut as a leader on this CD. He plays quite well, as does his friend, the up-and-coming pianist Brad Mehldau. Teamed with bassist John Webber and drummer Jimmy Cobb, Bernstein and Mehldau (who was almost recognizable at this early point) play three of the guitarist’s originals, four jazz standards, and Lee Morgan’s “Mr. Kenyatta,” all in the modern hard bop style. Although Bernstein (who often sounds a bit like Wes Montgomery) and Mehldau would grow quite a bit from where they were in 1992, this was a fine start for their careers.”

Track listing
1. “This Could Be the Start of Something Big” (Steve Allen) 9:08
2. “Afterglow” (Bernstein) 5:08
3. “Booker’s Little Blues” (Bernstein) 10:01
4. “Mr. Kenyatta” (Lee Morgan) 7:18
5. “On a Misty Night” (Tadd Dameron) 7:02
6. “Isn’t This a Lovely Day?” (Irving Berlin) 6:38
7. “Love for Sale” (Cole Porter) 6:31
8. “Sideburns” (Bernstein) 8:12

Personnel
Peter Bernstein – guitar
Brad Mehldau – piano
John Webber – double bass
Jimmy Cobb – drums

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Released April 6, 1994
Recorded December 22, 1992
Genre Jazz
Length 59:58
Label Criss Cross
Producer Gerry Teekens