album · April 22, 1953

New Faces – New Sounds

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jazzcool jazz

A 1953 quartet session on Blue Note that showcases Kelly's emerging talent in the cool jazz landscape. The session was cut shortly after Kelly's work on the Miles Davis *Bopping With Miles* sessions.

Wynton Kelly was a jazz pianist from Brooklyn, New York, known for his sophisticated improvisations and contributions to hard bop. This 1953 release for Blue Note found him in his early career, playing in a quartet setting.

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