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)