Carmen (Barney Kessel album)


Carmen is an album by guitarist Barney Kessel performing adaptations of pieces from Georges Bizet's opera Carmen recorded in late 1958 and released on the Contemporary label.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states: "Kessel also wrote the arrangements, which pay tribute to the melodies while not being shy of swinging the themes. An interesting if not essential project".

Track listing

All compositions adapted from Georges Bizet and arranged by Barney Kessel
  1. "Swingin' the Toreador" - 5:41
  2. "A Pad on the Edge of Town" - 6:42
  3. "If You Dig Me" - 4:00
  4. "Free as a Bird" - 4:56
  5. "Viva el Toro!" - 3:13
  6. "Flowersville" - 5:55
  7. "Carmen's Cool" - 4:36
  8. "Like, There Is No Place Like..." - 3:56
  9. "The Gipsy's Hip" - 3:30

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