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Wynton Kelly was a Jamaican-born American pianist who played on Miles Davis's 1959 album Kind of Blue and led influential hard-bop trios.
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What did Wynton Kelly play on Miles Davis's Kind of Blue?
Wynton Kelly played piano on Freddie Freeloader from Miles Davis's 1959 album Kind of Blue. Bill Evans played piano on most of the other tracks, which is why Kelly's appearance is often singled out.
Who was in Wynton Kelly's classic trio?
Kelly often worked with bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Jimmy Cobb after their time with Miles Davis. That rhythm section became one of the defining hard-bop piano trio lineups of the early 1960s.
What is Wynton Kelly's album Kelly Blue?
Kelly Blue is a 1959 album released under Wynton Kelly's name. It shows his bluesy, swinging hard-bop style outside the Miles Davis context.
Where was Wynton Kelly born?
Wynton Kelly was born in Jamaica and grew up in the United States. His career became centered in the American jazz scene, especially New York hard bop and post-bop sessions.
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