Album · 1971

God Bless the Child

Released
15 July 1971
Label
CTI Records
Catalogue no.
CTI 6011
Tracklist
5 tracks
Length
37:38
Country
US

“God Bless the Child” is an album by Kenny Burrell, released in 1971 on CTI Records. The original release has 5 tracks with a running time of 37:38. Jazz standards on the record include “A Child Is Born” and “God Bless The Child”. The line-up features Alan Shulman (cello), Billy Cobham (drums (drum set)), Charles McCracken (cello), Don Sebesky (arranger, conductor) and Freddie Hubbard (trumpet).

Who played on God Bless the Child

  • Alan Shulman cello all tracks
  • Billy Cobham drums (drum set) all tracks
  • Charles McCracken cello all tracks
  • Don Sebesky arranger, conductor all tracks
  • Freddie Hubbard trumpet all tracks
  • Kenny Burrell electric guitar all tracks
  • Lucien Schmit cello all tracks
  • Ron Carter bass, double bass all tracks
  • Seymour Barab cello all tracks
  • Ray Barretto percussion on 3 tracks
  • Richard Wyands piano on 3 tracks
  • Airto Moreira percussion on 1 track
  • George Ricci cello on 1 track
  • Hubert Laws flute on 1 track
  • Hugh Lawson piano on 1 track

Tracklist

  1. A1 Be Yourself 5:53
  2. A2 Love Is the Answer 4:57
  3. A3 Do What You Gotta Do 9:27
  4. B1 A Child Is Born standard — Thad Jones 9:21
  5. B2 God Bless the Child standard — Arthur Herzog, Jr. 8:00

Production

  • Creed Taylor producer
  • Rudy van Gelder recording

More albums by Kenny Burrell

Frequently asked questions

Who played on God Bless the Child?

The line-up of God Bless the Child includes Alan Shulman (cello), Billy Cobham (drums (drum set)), Charles McCracken (cello), Don Sebesky (arranger, conductor), Freddie Hubbard (trumpet), Kenny Burrell (electric guitar), Lucien Schmit (cello) and Ron Carter (bass, double bass).

Which label released God Bless the Child?

God Bless the Child was released in 1971 on CTI Records (CTI 6011).

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