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Wynton Kelly - Kelly Blue (1959) [2011, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Wynton Kelly – Kelly Blue (1959) [2011, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]
SACD-ISO / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
DSF-Tracks / DSD / 1bit / 2.8224MHz
FLAC Tracks / 24bit / 88.2kHz
Full Scans Included
Total Size: 2.33 GB (DSF) + 1.07 GB (FLAC) + 2.38 GB (ISO) | 3% RAR Recovery
Label: Universal Music | Japan | Cat#: UCGO-9011 | Genre: Jazz

Recorded 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. Continue reading “Wynton Kelly – Kelly Blue (1959) [2011, Japan, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”

Wynton Kelly Trio / Wes Montgomery - Smokin' At The Half Note (1965) [2013, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]

Smokin’ at the Half Note is essential listening for anyone who wants to hear why Montgomery’s dynamic live shows were considered the pinnacle of his brilliant and incredibly influential guitar playing. Pat Metheny calls this “the absolute greatest jazz guitar album ever made,” and with performances of this caliber (“Unit 7” boasts one of the greatest guitar solos ever recorded) his statement is easily validated. Continue reading “Wynton Kelly Trio / Wes Montgomery – Smokin’ At The Half Note (1965) [2013, Remastered, Hi-Res SACD Rip]”