Freedom
Kenny Burrell · 1980
36 min · 9 tracks · blues
A soulful blend of jazz and blues, featuring intricate guitar work and smooth, emotive melodies throughout.
Top tracks — play these first
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Freedom — This title track encapsulates the album's overall theme of liberation through music, featuring improvisational sections that highlight Burrell's virtuosity.
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Lonesome Road — Burrell takes a classic standard and infuses it with a fresh, soulful interpretation that showcases both technical skill and emotional depth.
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Love, Your Spell Is Everywhere — The arrangement blends jazz elements with heartfelt lyrics, allowing Burrell's expressive playing to shine alongside the vocal contributions.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo progression
- soulful improvisation moments
- easy afternoon listening
- reflective solo enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer shorter song formats
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1980, Kenny Burrell was an established figure in the jazz scene, known for his signature guitar style. 'Freedom' arrived after several acclaimed albums, showcasing his ability to blend genres and engage with contemporary sounds. This album also marked a continued evolution in Burrell's artistry as he embraced more personal themes in his music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- George Benson· Wes Montgomery· Jim Hall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 G Minor 5:55
- 2 Freedom 4:49
- 3 Lonesome Road 5:15
- 4 K Twist 4:41
Disc 2
- 1 Love, Your Spell Is Everywhere 4:44
- 2 The Good Life 2:33
- 3 Stairway to the Stars 2:42
- 4 Loie 3:01
- 5 I Hadn't Anyone 'Til You 2:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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