WYNTON KELLY - WHISPER NOT LP 1984 RE JAPAN INSERT NEAR MINT
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Description
WYNTON KELLY
'Whisper Not'
(VIJ 121) Riverside records
Originally released in 1958
This reissue released 1984
Includes insert
Includes Obi strip
Japan pressing
Quartet
Whisper Not
Action
Dark Eyes
Trio
Strong Man
Ill Wind
Don't Explain
You Can't Get Away
In January 1958, producer Orrin Keepnews brought pianist Wynton Kelly and guitarist Kenny Burrell into the studio. Although he had for years been a highly regarded sideman with the likes of Dizzy Gillespie, Lester Young and Dinah Washington, Kelly had only cut one date as a leader prior to this -- and that had been seven years earlier. Whisper Not showcases Kelly and Burrell in a trio setting with bassist Paul Chambers, and for one side adds drummer Philly Joe Jones. The tunes include Harold Arlen's "Ill Wind," Billie Holiday's "Don't Explain," and the title track, penned for the Gillespie band by Benny Golson. Unfortunately, Kelly is not given an opportunity to shine in the conventional piano trio setting -- with only bass and drums -- a format in which he excelled. His distinctive drive and buoyant swing feel is in evidence, however, and despite a less than perfect audio mix (a bit dry), Whisper Not is recommended as an important recording in the oeuvre of Wynton Kelly.
The record looks barely played and grades NM.
The insert has some light yellowing/discolouration around the edge and on the corners and grades VG+ to EX.
The sleeve (with Obi strip) has the very lightest of edge/corner wear with slightly more corner wear being on the bottom right corner. There is also some 'foxing' (yellow/brown ageing blemishes) on both sides with more being on the back. The Obi has some tiny tears/creasing with a small part missing on the top. There is also 'foxing' on the back of the Obi. The sleeve grades VG+ to EX.
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