Listen to the Dawn

Listen to the Dawn is an album by guitarist Kenny Burrell recorded in late 1980 and released on the Muse label in 1983.[1][2][3]

This article is about the album by Kenny Burrell. For the album by Frank Morgan, see Listen to the Dawn (Frank Morgan album).

Listen to the Dawn
Studio album by Kenny Burrell
Released	1983
Recorded	December 9–10, 1980
Studio	Roxy Recording Studios, NYC
Genre	Jazz
Length	35:20
Label	Muse MR 5264
Producer	Helen Keane
Kenny Burrell chronology
Heritage (1980) Listen to the Dawn (1983) Groovin' High (1981)

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[4]

The Allmusic review called it a "Sharp trio set" and stated: "The results are uniformly solid, sometimes more emphatic than others. Burrell is still playing in a relaxed, easy groove, but occasionally increases the energy level".[4]

Track listing

All compositions by Kenny Burrell except where noted.

1. "Yours Is My Heart Alone" (Franz Lehar, Harry B. Smith) – 3:30
2. "My One and Only Love" (Guy Wood, Robert Mellin) – 6:14
3. "You're My Everything" (Harry Warren, Mort Dixon, Joe Young) – 6:27
4. "Listen to the Dawn" – 5:37
5. "Isabella" – 5:31
6. "It Amazes Me" (Cy Coleman, Carolyn Leigh) – 5:05
7. "Never Let Me Go" (Jay Livingston, Ray Evans) – 5:56
8. "Papa Joe" – 5:21

Personnel

• Kenny Burrell – guitar
• Rufus Reid – bass
• Ben Riley – drums

References

1. Muse LP series discography: 5250 to 5299 accessed April 13, 2017
2. Muse Records discography accessed April 13, 2017
3. Kenny Burrell catalog accessed April 13, 2017
4. Wynn, Ron. Listen to the Dawn – Review at AllMusic. Retrieved April 13, 2017.