Wynton Kelly
Born: 2nd December 1931, Brooklyn, New York, United States
Died: 12th April 1971, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality: American
Wynton Charles Kelly was an American jazz pianist and composer. He is known for his lively, blues-based playing and as one of the finest accompanists in jazz. He began playing professionally at the age of 12 and was pianist on a No. 1 R&B hit at the age of 16. His recording debut as a leader occurred three years later, around the time he started to become better known as an accompanist to singer Dinah Washington, and as a member of trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie's band.
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