Midnight Blue is the 1963 album by guitarist Kenny Burrell, which features Stanley Turrentine on tenor saxophone, Major Holley on double bass, Bill English on drums and Ray Barretto on conga. This record is one of Burrell’s best-known works for Blue Note. Highlights include Burrell originals “Chitlins con Carne”, “Midnight Blue”, “Saturday Night Blues” and the stunning solo guitar piece “Soul Lament”. This track sets the tone for this timeless classic adorned by one of the all-time great Reid Miles cover designs.

Blue Note 85 Classic BLUE Vinyl Edition produced by Blue Note Records in 2024. Remastered by Kevin Gray from the original all-analog master tapes at Cohearant Audio. Pressed at Optimal Media GmbH in Germany. Includes ‘Blue Note 85’ OBI Strip.