Introducing Kenny Burrell

Introducing Kenny Burrell is the debut album by American jazz guitarist Kenny Burrell, recorded over May 29–30, 1956 and released on Blue Note later that year.

Release history
In 2000, the album was released on the 2 CD-set Introducing Kenny Burrell: The First Blue Note Sessions with Kenny Burrell Volume 2, plus bonus tracks.

Reception
The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album four stars, stating: "Burrell displays what was already an immediately recognizable tone. At 24, Burrell had quickly emerged to become one of the top bop guitarists of the era, and he is in particularly excellent form... Enjoyable music."

Musicians

 * Kenny Burrell – guitar (except "Rhythmorama")
 * Tommy Flanagan – piano (except "Rhythmorama")
 * Paul Chambers – bass (except "Rhythmorama")
 * Kenny Clarke – drums
 * Candido Camero – conga (except "Fugue 'n' Blues", "Weaver of Dreams")

Technical personnel

 * Alfred Lion – producer
 * Rudy Van Gelder – recording engineer, mastering
 * Reid Miles – design
 * Francis Wolff – photography
 * Leonard Feather – liner notes