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Backgrounder: Kenny Burrell - 'Jazzmen - Detroit'

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Marc Myers
Aug 02, 2024
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Jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell turned 93 on July 31 and is a national treasure. Kenny always plays with elegant soul and an understated and lovely swing style. Best of all, he combines firm thumb picking with hushed, lush chords to fill space.

One of his lesser-known albums is Kenny Burrell: Jazzmen - Detroit. Recorded over two sessions in April and May 19…

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