Easy Like, Volume 1 (subtitled Barney Kessel Volume 1) is an album by jazz guitarist Barney Kessel that was released by Contemporary Records in 1956. Eight songs were released on the 10-inch album Barney Kessel which were recorded in 1953, while other songs were recorded in 1956.
Reception
In the Allmusic review, Scott Yanow states that "the set features Kessel in boppish form".
Track listing
Personnel
Barney Kessel – guitar
Buddy Collette – alto saxophone, flute (tracks: 1, 8, 12, 13, 14) Bud Shank – alto saxophone, flute (tracks: 2-7, 9, 10) Arnold Ross – piano (tracks: 2-7, 9, 10) Claude Williamson – piano (tracks: 1, 8, 11, 12, 14) Harry Babasin – double bass (tracks: 2-7, 9, 10) Red Mitchell – double bass (tracks: 1, 8, 11, 12, 14) Shelly Manne – drums