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Wynton Charles Kelly was an American jazz pianist and composer. He is known for his lively, blues-based playing and as one of the finest accompanists in jazz. He began playing professionally at the age of 12 and was pianist on a No. 1 R&B hit at the age of 16. His recording debut as a leader occurred three years later, around the time he started to become better known as an accompanist to singer Dinah Washington, and as a member of trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie's band. This progress was interrupted by two years in the United States Army, after which Kelly worked again with Washington and Gillespie, and played with other leaders. Over the next few years, these included instrumentalists Cannonball Adderley, John Coltrane, Hank Mobley, Wes Montgomery, and Sonny Rollins, and vocalists Betty Carter, Billie Holiday, and Abbey Lincoln.
Top Tracks
- 1
Wrinkles
Kelly Great
- 2
Willow Weep For Me (Album Version)
Kelly Blue (Keepnews Collection)
- 3
Don't Explain (Album Version)
Piano
- 4
Autumn Leaves
Wynton Kelly!
- 5
Someday My Prince Will Come
Someday My Prince Will Come
- 6
Whisper Not (Album Version)
Piano
- 7
Gone with the Wind
Platinum Selection
- 8
Come Rain or Come Shine
Platinum Selection
- 9
Come Rain Or Come Shine
Someday My Prince Will Come
- 10
On Green Dolphin Street (Album Version)
Kelly Blue (Keepnews Collection)
