The Jazz Show Episode November 22, 2021

Pianist Wynton Kelly: "Kelly at Midnight"

9:00pm - 12:26am

Tonight's Jazz Feature is by one of the finest Jazz pianists who was so good and consistent during the brief 39 years on the planet that he was taken for granted and dismissed with terms like "pleasant", "aimiable" etc. He was a unique stylist and was sought after for many classic recording dates. He worked with Miles Davis for 4 1/2 years. During his tenure with Davis from 1959 to 1963 he recorded several piano trio albums and this is his best. It was recorded in April 1960 and was with bassist Paul Chambers and drummer "Philly Joe" Jones. The trio was well recorded and sounded like a permanent working band. Philly Joe gives the trio that extra "edge" as well. "Kelly at Midnight" is a rare treat and one of the finest piano trio albums ever! It's tonight's Jazz Feature so dont miss!

Track Listing:

Pot Luck
Wynton Kelly · Kelly at Midnight
Skatin'
Wynton Kelly · Kelly at Midnight
On Stage
Wynton Kelly · Kelly at Midnight
Weird Lullaby
Wynton Kelly · Kelly at Midnight
Temperance
Wynton Kelly · Kelly at Midnight
A Day To Mourn
Booker Ervin · The Freedom Book
Debut
Joe Coughlin · What a Difference a Day Makes
Debut
Joe Coughlin · Everything Must Chage
Debut
Joe Coughlin · Dancing On The Ceiling
Fump
Slide Hampton · Drum Suite
Drum Suite
Slide Hampton · Drum Suite
Well, You Needn't
Slide Hampton · Drum Suite
Precipice
Slide Hampton · Roots
Roots
Slide Hampton · Roots
There Are Many Worlds
Jaki Byard · Hi-Fly
Here to Here
Jaki Byard · Hi-Fly
Blues in the Closet
Jaki Byard · Hi-Fly
West Coast Ghost
Charles Mingus · East Coasting
Conversation
Charles Mingus · East Coasting
The Ivy League Blues
Ron Jefferson · Love Lifted Me