The only album Wynton Kelly recorded as a leader for Riverside, "Kelly Blue" captured the pianist in a transitional period, leading a sextet that included future jazz giants.
- The album was recorded on December 15, 1958, at Reeves Sound Studios in New York City.
- The personnel on the album included Nat Adderley, Cannonball Adderley, and Bobby Jaspar.
- The album was released on February 19, 1959.
Wynton Kelly was an American jazz pianist, known for his soulful playing and his work with Miles Davis and Cannonball Adderley. "Kelly Blue" was his debut as a leader, released in 1959, after years as a sideman.
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