Personnel:
Wynton Kelly (p), Kenny Burrell (g), Paul Chambers (b), Philly Joe Jones (d)
Reference: JW-048 LP
Format: LP / 12" / 33rpm / MONO
Label: JAZZ WORKSHOP
Catalogue Reference: JW-048
Recording Year: 1958
Country of Pressing: SPAIN
Comments: Sealed New Copy
Reissue of the original Riverside RLP 12-254
Cover Grade: MINT
Vinyl Grade: MINT
"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 [...] This set is recommended as an important recording in the oeuvre of Wynton Kelly."
Lee Bloom -All Music Guide
