| Album | Kelly At Midnight |
| Artist | Wynton Kelly Trio |
| Year | 1960 |
| Personnel | Wynton Kelly (piano), Paul Chambers (bass), Jimmy Cobb (drums) |
| Era / Style | Piano Trio / Hard Bop / Live Jazz |
| Favorite Tracks | None stood out |
| First Listen Reaction | Felt a bit drum-heavy at times making it feel unbalanced |
| Atmosphere / Mood Tags | Live Jazz, extended soloing |
| Standout Sound or Instrument | Felt a bit drum-heavy at times making it feel unbalanced |
| Listening Context | Multiple focused listening while exploring Jazz trios |
| Revisit Status | Probably will not revisit this one |
| Led Me To… | More Paul Chambers work and Wynton Kelly Trio studio recordings |
LISTENING NOTES:
Because I liked the Trio’s work with Wes Montgomery so much, I had high expectations for this album going in. But since I appreciate a softer more muted and understated drum, there were certain drum solos on this album that just instantly took me “out of the groove.”
QUOTES ABOUT WYNTON KELLY
“Wynton is the light for the cigarette. He lights the fire and keeps it going. Without him, there is no smoking. – Miles Davis
“Puts down flowers behind a soloist. He never wanted to steal in. He just put the right things.” – Philly Joe Jones
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