Kenny Burrell, The Boys Choir of Harlem - Love Is the Answer (1998)

Kenny Burrell Featuring The Boys Choir Of Harlem – Love Is The Answer is an inspiring and ambitious 1998 release that blends jazz tradition with uplifting choral expression and social consciousness. Legendary guitarist Kenny Burrell brings his warm tone, elegant phrasing, and sophisticated harmonic sense to a project centered on unity, hope, and spiritual reflection. The collaboration with The Boys Choir Of Harlem adds emotional depth and grandeur, creating a powerful contrast between instrumental jazz textures and vibrant vocal arrangements. The multi-part “Love Suite” forms the heart of the album, unfolding as a thematic work that combines jazz composition, narrative flow, and motivational messages. Burrell’s guitar remains tasteful and expressive throughout, supported by an accomplished rhythm section and polished ensemble direction. Tracks such as “Listen to the Dawn” and “We Must Find a Way” reinforce the album’s optimistic spirit. Love Is The Answer is a distinctive and heartfelt recording that merges artistry with purpose in a memorable way.

Tracklist
1. Listen to the Dawn
2. Be Yourself
3. Love Suite: First Movement, Prelude
4. Love Suite: First Movement, The Eternal Search
5. Love Suite: First Movement, We Must Solve Our Problems
6. Love Suite: First Movement, The Only Answer
7. Love Suite: First Movement, Love Is the Answer, Part I
8. Love Suite: First Movement, We Win
9. Love Suite: First Movement, Love Is the Answer, Part II
10. Love Suite: First Movement, We Win (reprise)
11. Love Suite: First Movement, Love Is the Answer, Part I (reprise)
12. Love Suite: Second Movement, What Happens If Nobody Wins
13. Love Suite: Second Movement, How Do You Know
14. Love Suite: Second Movement, It Will Work
15. Love Suite: Second Movement, It Will Work (Development)
16. Love Suite: Second Movement, Can We Believe It Will Work?
17. Love Suite: Second Movement, We Must All Work Together
18. Love Suite: Second Movement, Try Each Day
19. Love Suite: Second Movement, Loving Is a Natural High
20. We Must Find a Way
21. I'm Gonna Do

Personnel
Kenny Burrell - acoustic & electric guitars
Dr. Walter Turnbull - conductor
The Boys Choir Of Harlem - vocals
James Williams - piano, synthesizer
Ray Drummond - bass
Greg Ryan - electric bass
Ben Riley - drums