Easy Like, Vol. 1
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Other than four songs apiece released by Onyx and Verve, the CD reissue of Easy Like, Vol. 1 has guitarist Barney Kessel's first sessions as a leader, performances which launched his longtime association with the Contemporary label. Augmented by two "new" alternate takes, the set features Kessel in boppish form with quintets in 1953 and 1956 featuring, either Bud Shank or Buddy Collette doubling on flute and alto. Kessel shows off the influence of Charlie Christian throughout the performances, with the highlights including "Easy Like," "Lullaby of Birdland," "North of the Border," and the accurately titled "Salute to Charlie Christian."
Numre
Easy Like
Tenderly - Barney Kessel, Gross, Walter
Lullaby of Birdland - Barney Kessel, Shearing, George
What Is There to Say? - Barney Kessel, Duke, Vernon
Bernardo
Vicky's Dream
Salute to Charlie Christian
That's All - Barney Kessel, Brandt, Alan
I Let a Song Go Out of My Heart - Barney Kessel, Ellington, Duke
Just Squeeze Me (But Don't Tease Me) - Barney Kessel, Ellington, Duke
April in Paris - Barney Kessel, Duke, Vernon
North of the Border
Easy Like
North of the Border