Wynton Kelly – Kelly Blue (2-LP Vinyl)
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Wynton Kelly spent years as the pianist other giants leaned on, anchoring Miles Davis's rhythm section during some of the most important sessions in jazz history, including Kind of Blue. Recorded in 1959 for Riverside Records, Kelly Blue captures him leading his own date with a cast that includes Nat Adderley, Benny Golson, and Bobby Jaspar, proving his voice as a bandleader was every bit as distinctive as his sideman work.
For Wynton Kelly, Kelly Blue marked a career highlight. A blueprint for blues-infused hard bop, Kelly Blue is Kelly's definitive statement as a bandleader - a swinging, blues-soaked masterclass in touch, taste, and timing. This is the sound of a pianist playing with both finesse and fire. The Pitch (and it swings hard) If you're assembling a jazz collection and Kelly Blue isn't on your shelf, you're basically hosting a dinner party without food. Kelly was the pianist Miles Davis trusted enough to bring into his band and replace Red Garland. Kelly was the ultimate sideman turned understated hero - blending gospel fire, blues grit, and bebop elegance into a buttery-smooth flow that made his touch unmistakable. On Kelly Blue, he steps out of the shadow and into the spotlight, where he glows like a well-polished Steinway under stage lights. And Kelly brought friends on this auspicious date. Paul Chambers (bass) - So solid, they used him to calibrate metronomes. Jimmy Cobb (drums) - Subtle as a whisper, sharp as a whip. And Nat Adderley (cornet), Benny Golson (tenor sax), and Bobby Jaspar (flute) - Because sometimes, you need a horn section that sounds like they're reciting poetry in perfect harmony. These cats don't just support Kelly - they elevate him. Bottom line, Kell (more...)
UPC: 753088021077
Label: Analogue Prod.
Release Date: 6.19.26
Format: LP Vinyl