2 Guitars

2 Guitars is an album by guitarists Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Raney recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.Prestige Records discography accessed August 1, 2012

Reception

Allmusic awarded the album 3 stars with Scott Yanow stating: "This is a well-rounded set that may not contain any real surprises, but will be enjoyed by collectors of hard bop".Yanow, S. Allmusic Review, accessed August 1, 2012

Track listing All compositions by Mal Waldron except where noted. "Blue Duke" – 8:50 "Dead Heat" – 4:07 "Pivot" – 5:13 "Close Your Eyes" (Bernice Petkere) – 4:50 "Little Melonae" (Jackie McLean) – 9:29 "This Way" (Doug Watkins) – 12:25 "Out of Nowhere" (Johnny Green, Edward Heyman) – 4:31

Personnel Kenny Burrell – guitar (tracks 1–6; KB with just rhythm section on 4) Jimmy Raney – guitar (tracks 1–3, 5–7; JR with just rhythm section on 7) Donald Byrd – trumpet (tracks 1–3, 5 & 6) Jackie McLean – alto saxophone (tracks 1–3, 5 & 6) Mal Waldron – piano Doug Watkins – bass Art Taylor – drums

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