Song Rig
A Night in Tunisia
Kenny Burrell · Kenny Burrell · 1957
Tone Overview
What Makes This Sound Unique
Swinging and exotic — the Dizzy Gillespie standard suits Burrell's confident bebop vocabulary. The tone here has slightly more presence than his ballad work, with the attack more forward to project the fast bebop lines.
Signal Chain
- 1Gibson ES-175
- 2Studio amplifier
Amp Settings
Slightly more treble than ballad settings — fast bebop lines need note separation. Burrell adjusts the guitar tone control between uptempo and ballad settings.
Technique
How to Play It
Bebop chromatic lines across the chord changes — Burrell navigates the unusual Bb minor/E major chord movement of Tunisia with the assured chromaticism of a seasoned bebop guitarist.
Budget Alternative
Achievable With
ES-175 or Ibanez AF200 → Jazz Chorus at 30% → practice the Tunisia chord changes slowly before attempting tempo.
Your Gear
Adapt to My Amp
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