John Digester has compared writing for Barney Kessel’s new album to that on ‘Music to Listen to Barney Kessel By’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. Barney Kessel’s debut, ‘Music to Listen to Barney Kessel By’, does not fit easily into one genre. For older fans Music to Listen to Barney Kessel By will put a massive smile accross your face. This is what good Jazz should be.
Barney Kessel sings Makin’ Whoopee in such a comforting, confident voice that you can’t help but be moved. A great put together song. Blues For A Playboy is a great opener for Music to Listen to Barney Kessel By. Love Is For The Very Young is probably the most interesting track on Music to Listen to Barney Kessel By. This track, in particular, has the kind of undeniably catchy flavor. Mountain Greenery (3:50) - awsome. Indian Summer is nothing but pure genius. Gone With The Wind (2:47) - Oh, this is one of my favorites! Laura is probably one of Barney Kessel’s biggest successes for the album - it’s lovely to listen to. This is one of those tracks that should not be judged after the first hearing. Fascinating Rhythm is one of my favorite songs by Barney Kessel.
Music to Listen to Barney Kessel By CD
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| Cheerful Little Earful.mp3 | 3:29 |  |
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| Makin’ Whoopee.mp3 | 3:21 | |
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| My Reverie.mp3 | 2:34 | |
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| Blues For A Playboy.mp3 | 4:03 | |
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| Love Is For The Very Young.mp3 | 2:30 | |
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| Carioca.mp3 | 4:36 | |
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| Mountain Greenery.mp3 | 3:50 | |
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| Indian Summer.mp3 | 5:03 | |
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| Gone With The Wind.mp3 | 2:47 | |
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| Laura.mp3 | 3:26 | |
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| I Love You.mp3 | 3:32 | |
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| Fascinating Rhythm.mp3 | 2:29 | |
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