2 Guitars

2 Guitars
Studio album by Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Raney
Released	1957
Recorded	March 5, 1957
Studios	Van Gelder Studio, Hackensack, New Jersey
Genre	Jazz
Length	48:07
Labels	Prestige PRLP 7119
Producer	Teddy Charles
Kenny Burrell chronology
K. B. Blues (1957) 2 Guitars (1957) John Jenkins with Kenny Burrell (1957)

2 Guitars is an album by guitarists Kenny Burrell and Jimmy Raney recorded in 1957 and released on the Prestige label.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic

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".

Track listing

All compositions by Mal Waldron except where noted.

1. "Blue Duke" – 8:50
2. "Dead Heat" – 4:07
3. "Pivot" – 5:13
4. "Close Your Eyes" (Bernice Petkere) – 4:50
5. "Little Melonae" (Jackie McLean) – 9:29
6. "This Way" (Doug Watkins) – 12:25
7. "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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