Guiding Spirit

Guiding Spirit is a live album by guitarist Kenny Burrell's quartet featuring vibraphonist Jay Hoggard recorded at the Village Vanguard in New York in 1989 and released on the Contemporary label.

Reception

In a review for Allmusic, critic Scott Yanow described the album as a successful "live at the Village Vanguard" recording, highlighting the effectiveness of the ensemble and characterizing it as a strong straightahead performance; he further regarded it as one of Kenny Burrell's more notable releases from that period.

Track listing

1. "Calling You" (Bob Telson) – 9:10
2. "Main Stem" (Duke Ellington) – 6:04
3. "In a Sentimental Mood" (Ellington. Manny Kurtz, Irving Mills) – 4:50
4. "Moment's Notice" (John Coltrane) – 4:32
5. "Guiding Spirit" (Jay Hoggard) – 6:50
6. "Soul Eyes" (Mal Waldron) – 7:48
7. "Midnight Blue" (Kenny Burrell) – 4:39
8. "In Walked Bud" (Thelonious Monk) – 4:22
9. "Gift for You" (Yoron Israel) – 7:31 <small>Additional track on CD release</small>

Personnel

• Kenny Burrell – guitar, arranger
• Jay Hoggard – vibraphone, arranger
• Marcus McLaurine – bass
• Yoron Israel – drums, arranger

References