Barney Kessel - Soaring (1977) {Concord CCD-6033 rel 1992}

Barney Kessel - Soaring (1977) {Concord CCD-6033 rel 1992}

Although guitarist Barney Kessel interprets seven standard ballads on this CD reissue (a trio set with bassist Monty Budwig and drummer Jake Hanna), this is not a ballad album. Most of the songs are taken at faster than usual tempoes with the emphasis on Kessel's chordal (rather than single-note) solos. The guitarist was in peak form around this era as can be heard on a romping version of "I Love You," "Star Eyes," "Like Someone in Love" and "Get Out of Town." In addition he contributes one of his finest originals, "Seagull," a song that deserves to be revived. This underrated set is well worth exploring.

Personnel
Barney Kessel – guitar
Monty Budwig – bass
Jake Hanna – drums

Recorded: August 25, 1976, Coast Recorders, San Francisco, CA

Tracks
01 - You Go To My Head
02 - Get Out Of Town
03 - Seagull
04 - Like Someone In Love
05 - You're The One For Me
06 - Beautiful Love
07 - Star Eyes
08 - I Love You