Barney Kessel - Red Hot And Blues (1988)

One of guitarist Barney Kessel's final recordings before a stroke put him out of action, this is an excellent quintet session with vibraphonist Bobby Hutcherson, pianist Kenny Barron, bassist Rufus Reid and drummer Ben Riley. Three of Kessel's originals (a pair of blues and a bossa nova) alternate with four standards and Laurindo Almeida's dedication to the guitarist ("Barniana") on this well-paced and consistently swinging set; the uptempo version of "By Myself" is a highpoint. (allmusic.com)

Tracklist:

1. It's You Or No One
2. Barniana
3. You've Changed
4. Blues For Bird
5. Rio
6. Messin' With The Blues
7. I'm Glad There is You
8. By Myself
9. Blue Echoes

Personnel:

Bass – Rufus Reid
Drums – Ben Riley
Guitar – Barney Kessel
Piano – Kenny Barron
Vibraphone – Bobby Hutcherson