Kenny Burrell Professions : Guitarist Born : July 31, 1931 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Kenny Burrell My inspiration comes from the message Duke Ellington gave - you are unique, be yourself, put out that thing that is you, then use your work ethic and produce great music. Kenny Burrell being-yourself music inspiration Freddie Bryant is a brilliant young guitarist and composer. Kenny Burrell composer brilliant young I strive for honesty in playing what I feel. Kenny Burrell jazz honesty music [My] style evolved, not changed, but I think evolved as I grew and matured. I don't think there was any kind of change I did in a deliberate way - I think I just evolved. Kenny Burrell style music thinking My audience has developed so that they come to listen and are quiet, Thus I can work in a limited volume range and explore all the subtleties that can happen, which is my favorite part of the music. Kenny Burrell my-favorite music quiet Similar Authors Al Di Meola guitarist Albert Collins guitarist Bill Kirchen guitarist Bukka White guitarist Buddy Guy guitarist Buckethead guitarist All Authors