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Nigel Kennedy
Blue Note Sessions
Genres: Jazz, New Age, Pop, Classical

Track Listings (11) - Disc #1
1. Midnight Blue - Nigel Kennedy, Burrell, Kenny
2. Sudel - Nigel Kennedy, Pearson, Duke
3. Maybe in Your Dreams - Nigel Kennedy, Kennedy, Nigel
4. Sunshine Alley - Nigel Kennedy, Cornell, Butch
5. Nearly - Nigel Kennedy, Carter, Ron
6. Expansions - Nigel Kennedy, Smith, Lonnie Listo
7. Stranger in a Stranger Land - Nigel Kennedy, Kennedy, Nigel
8. Song for My Father - Nigel Kennedy, Silver, Horace
9. After the Rain - Nigel Kennedy, Pearson, Duke
10. I Almost Lost My Mind - Nigel Kennedy, Hunter, Ivory Joe
11. Song for World Forgiveness [*] - Nigel Kennedy, DeJohnette, Jack

CD Details

All Artists: Nigel Kennedy
Title: Blue Note Sessions
Members Wishing: 0
Total Copies: 0
Label: Blue Note Records
Original Release Date: 1/1/2007
Re-Release Date: 8/28/2007
Album Type: Import
Genres: Jazz, New Age, Pop, Classical
Style: Instrumental
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPCs: 094635705027, 0094635705027, 094635705058, 2605000036769, 009463570502, 260500003676

Synopsis

Album Details

2006 Album from the Renowned and Accomplished Violinist who Takes a Break from his Traditional Classical Recordings to Dabble in Jazz for this Very Special Set of Recordings. The Radical Musician (Sporting a Mohawk Haircut) Presents a Varied Repertoire Composed by Kenny Burrell, Duke Pearson, Lonnie Liston Smith, Ron Carter, Jack Dejohnette, Horace Silver and Kennedy Himself.

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Member CD Reviews

Ken D. (Allthatjazz)
Reviewed on 10/7/2009...

This is an absolutely dud CD, because Nigel Kennedy is a classical violinist who is hopelessly out of his element attempting to keep up with veteran jazz musicians. The jazzers all play with gusto, but Kennedy's improvising leaves a lot to be desired.

CD Reviews

Kennedy's genre-crossing abilities sould not be questioned

Robert Knowles | Cardiff, Wales, UK | 05/03/2007

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I think that anybody questioning Kennedy's ability should spend a few hours viewing him on YouTube - or better still, in concert. He has quite understandably been hailed as the world's greatest musical performer by some. I admit that the Blue Note Sessions are quite laid-back, but having seen some of the material performed live by Kennedy only five days ago at Ronnie Scott's Jazz club in London, and having purchased this particular album, I can only say that my respect for Kennedy grows almost daily. Nobody should even begin to question Kennedy's genre-crossing abilities. I doubt anybody except Kennedy could pull off the performance at the Brits classics awards that can be viewed on YouTube. His abilities are stunning. Watching him perform the Blue Note and other material live was overwhelming - best live performance I've ever seen."

Blue Note Sessions [3.5 stars]

Keegan R. Lerch | Bethlehem, PA | 06/02/2008

(3 out of 5 stars)

"I was excited to see that Nigel Kennedy had a jazz album; I have heard his violin chops, and they are very impressive. Kennedy has amassed an incredible backup band for this album, and it is the saving grace of it all. This is not to say that Kennedy does not have jazz chops, but, when you have a band with Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette, Joe Lovano, Kenny Werner, etc...playing behind you, it is noticeable that you don't play jazz as much as the others.

It is NOT a bad album though, it just lacks energy and drive at times; the little spark that makes the jazz come alive through your speakers. The tunes Kennedy wrote have an old time feel to them, and there is a slight resemblance to Grapelli (only slight). His two originals are mixed with jazz standards by Horace Silver, Kenny Burrell, and compositions of group members. One of the reasons this album is listenable is because of Ron Carter's groovin' bass, Lucky Peterson's funky b-3 organ, Kenny Werner's piano, and of course, Jack DeJohnette's awesome drumming (as always).

Raul Midon sings on "Expansions," and adds a little pop and Latin to the mix with his performance. It is somewhat lackluster performance of the song, and Kennedy uses electronics and delay effects on his violin which give the song an even weirder feel. Kennedy adds an electric violin feel to this album that is reminscent of Jean-Luc Ponty at times, and also has somewhat of a Rock feeling at other times. Quite a difference from his Classical playing!

Overall, this album is enjoyable because of the musicians Kennedy has enlisted. It's probably not an album I'll listen to over and over again, but it is nice to hear a little electrified violin jazz every now and again!"