AMG Review of Lotus Blossom

Scott Yanow
All Music Guide

Strange as it seems, the main criticism about this CD and about Kenny Burrell's playing during the past couple decades is that he is often overly tasteful. On this set (which has six unaccompanied guitar solos, four duets with bassist Ray Drummond, and three trio numbers with Drummond and drummer Yoron Israel), Burrell is so loving of the melodies, to which he adds his beautiful tone. The tunes are superior though they aren't his definitive versions.