# Midnight Blue guitar solo

> The guitar solo on Midnight Blue by Kenny Burrell (1963). From the album Midnight Blue. Watch from the solo, plus the story and gear.

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Kenny Burrell, 1963, from *Midnight Blue*. Solo by *Kenny Burrell*.

A slow, smoky blues in which every note is placed with care, showing Burrell's warm tone and masterful restraint.

Midnight Blue by Kenny Burrell is #2 in our ranking of the best Kenny Burrell guitar solos. The solo is played by Kenny Burrell and the song was released in 1963.

## In our lists

- [The Best Kenny Burrell Guitar Solos](https://greatestsolos.com/list/kenny-burrell-guitar-solos/) — #2
- [Top 20 Guitar Solos of 1963](https://greatestsolos.com/list/best-guitar-solos-1963/) — #14

## Sources

- [Jazzfuel: 10 Iconic Jazz Guitar Solos Everyone Should Know](https://jazzfuel.com/iconic-jazz-guitar-solos/)

### Who played the guitar solo on Midnight Blue?

Kenny Burrell played the solo on Kenny Burrell's Midnight Blue (1963).

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