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Guitarist Kenny Burrell's only recording for producer Creed Taylor's CTI label, God Bless the Child, is in some ways a typical CTI affair. The hallmarks of the label's sound--slick production and lush orchestration--are on full display, which means that much of the appeal of this album will be a matter of taste. Listeners who prefer Charlie Parker's albums with strings, for example, will love it, while those who thrill more to Bird's small-group efforts will probably be turned off. But even those in the latter group will have to admit that the magic on some of these tracks is undeniable--despitemore… arranger Don Sebesky's sometimes superfluous string orchestrations, Burrell's guitar playing here is simply gorgeous. On "A Child Is Born" and a thrilling version of Billie Holiday's title track, Burrell is in luminous form, building from beautiful chordal soloing to soulful single note lines in a manner entirely his own. With an all-star band--including bassist Ron Ca! rter and drummer Billy Cobham--providing an intensely swinging backdrop, Burrell shines even when the arrangements threaten to drown him out. The added bonus tracks on the CD reissue--an alternate take of "A Child Is Born" without the string orchestrations and two solo guitar performances--will further delight listeners who crave more of Burrell's guitar. --Ezra Gale

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CD

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Retail

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Kenny Burrell - God Bless the Child (2002) Retail CD

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