Album · 1954
Kessel Plays Standards
- Released
- 1954
- Label
- Contemporary Records
- Catalogue no.
- C-2514
- Tracklist
- 8 tracks
- Country
- US
“Kessel Plays Standards” is an album by Barney Kessel, released in 1954 on Contemporary Records. The original release has 8 tracks. Jazz standards on the record include “A Foggy Day”, “How Long Has This Been Going On?”, “On A Slow Boat To China” and “Prelude To A Kiss”. The line-up features Barney Kessel (guitar), Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone), Claude Williamson (piano), Monty Budwig (bass) and Shelly Manne (drums (drum set)).
Who played on Kessel Plays Standards
- Barney Kessel guitar all tracks
- Bob Cooper tenor saxophone all tracks
- Claude Williamson piano all tracks
- Monty Budwig bass all tracks
- Shelly Manne drums (drum set) all tracks
Tracklist
- A1 Speak Low standard — Kurt Weill
- A2 Love Is Here to Stay — George Gershwin
- A3 How Long Has This Been Going On? standard — George Gershwin
- A4 On a Slow Boat to China standard — Frank Loesser
- B1 Barney's Blues — Barney Kessel
- B2 A Foggy Day standard — George Gershwin
- B3 Prelude to a Kiss standard — Duke Ellington
- B4 64 Bars on Wilshire — Barney Kessel
Production
- John Palladino engineer
- Lester Koenig producer
More albums by Barney Kessel
Frequently asked questions
Who played on Kessel Plays Standards?
The line-up of Kessel Plays Standards includes Barney Kessel (guitar), Bob Cooper (tenor saxophone), Claude Williamson (piano), Monty Budwig (bass) and Shelly Manne (drums (drum set)).
Which label released Kessel Plays Standards?
Kessel Plays Standards was released in 1954 on Contemporary Records (C-2514).
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