Wynton Kelly Trio/Sextet - Kelly Blue (1960)

Originally cut for Riverside, this set mostly features the influential pianist Wynton Kelly in a trio with his fellow rhythm section mates from the Miles Davis bands, bassist Paul Chambers and drummer Jimmy Cobb. "Kelly Blue" and "Keep It Moving" add cornetist Nat Adderley, flutist Bobby Jaspar and the tenor of Benny Golson to the band for some variety. The CD reissue augments the program with a previously unreleased "Do Nothin' Till You Hear from Me" and the alternate take of "Keep It Moving." Kelly was renowned as an accompanist, but as he shows on a set including three of his originals and four familiar standards (including "Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise" and "Willow Weep for Me"), he was also a strong bop-based soloist too. A fine example of his talents.

Review by Scott Yanow

http://www.allmusic.com/album/kelly-blue-r142046

1. Kelly Blue

2. Softly, As In The Morning Sunrise

3. Do Nothing Until You Hear From Me

4. On Green Dolphin Street

5. Willow Weep For Me

6. Keep It Moving (take 4)

7. Keep It Moving (take 3) Bonus track

8. Old Clothes

Wynton Kelly (p) Nat Adderley (tp) Benny Golson (ts) Bobby Jaspar (fl) 

Paul Chambers (b)

Jimmy Cobb (d)

Mal Waldron Mal 4 (1958)

It seems strange that this, pianist Mal Waldron's seventh session as a leader, was his first with a group as small as his trio. With the assistance of bassist Addison Farmer and drummer Kenny Dennis, Waldron performs four standards and three of his moody originals. His sometimes-brooding style was already quite recognizable and his inventive use of repetition was quite impressive. This recording gives listeners a definitive look at the early style of Mal Waldron. 

Review Scott Yanow

http://www.allmusic.com/album/mal-4-trio-r149614

1. Splidium Dow

2. Like Someone In Love 

3. Get Happy

4. J.M.'s Dream Doll

5. Too Close For Comfort

6. By Myself

7. Love Span

Mal Waldron (p) Addison Farmer (b) Kenny Dennis (d)

Art Tatum and Ben Webster The Album (1956)

1. All The Things You Are

2. Gone With The Wind

3. Have You Met Miss Jones

4. Day And Night

5. Where Or When

6. My Ideal

7. My One And Only Love

8. All The Things You Are (solo take)

9. Gone With The Wind (solo take)

10. Have You Met Miss Jones (solo take)

11. Day And Night (solo take)

12. Where Or When (solo take)

Ben Webster (ts) Art Tatum (p) Red Callender (b) Bill Douglass (d)