Barney Kessel with the Monty Alexander Trio - Spontaneous Combustion

Title: Spontaneous Combustion Artist: Barney Kessel with the Monty Alexander Trio Release Date: 1987 Label: Contemporary Records Duration: 54:13 Album Type(s): Instrumental UPCs: 025218143318, 025218143325, 025218143349, 090204071654 Genre: Jazz Styles: Bop, Cool, Jazz Instrument, Guitar Jazz Moods: Amiable/Good-Natured, Intimate, Refined/Mannered, Delicate, Earnest, Elegant, Rollicking, Sophisticated Total Copies: 0 Members Wishing: 3 Number of Discs/SwapaCD Credits: 1

1. Moonlight Walk
2. Bluesy
3. 'Round Midnight
4. Star Fire
5. Ah! Sweet Mystery of Life
6. Almost the Blues
7. Everything I Have Is Yours
8. Get Me to the Church on Time
9. Shaw 'Nuff [*]

Year Type Label Catalog # 1987 CD Contemporary Records CCD-14033-2

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This excellent straight-ahead set (which has been reissued on CD along with a "bonus" cut, "Shaw Nuff") finds pianist Monty Alexander, along with bassist John Clayton and drummer Jeff Hamilton, lighting a fire under guitarist Barney Kessel and pushing him to some of his more heated playing. Kessel performs four of his better originals plus "'Round Midnight," "Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life," "Everything I Have Is Yours" and "Get Me to the Church on Time," sounding inspired by the company he was keeping. Recommended. ~ Scott Yanow, All Music Guide

Name Credits Barney Kessel Performer, Guitar Danny Kopelson Engineer Jeff Hamilton Drums, ? John Clayton ?, Bass Monty Alexander Piano, Performer Richard Bock Liner Notes, Producer