Wynton Kelly
Piano Solo on
This I Dig of You

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Wynton Kelly's piano solo opens the improvised portion of this recording, followed by Hank Mobley on tenor sax. Spanning three choruses of the 32-bar ABAC form at an up-tempo 244 BPM with a swing feel in B♭, the solo runs approximately 1:37. Kelly's piano playing throughout is a masterclass in accompaniment, his comping responsive and propulsive, while bassist Paul Chambers and Blakey provide an unshakeable rhythmic foundation. Mobley's own composition features a 32-bar ABAC form in B-flat at a brisk 244 bpm, its catchy melody and sophisticated harmony exemplifying his gifts as a writer. Wynton Kelly was 28 to 29 years old at the time of this 1960 recording.

Wynton Kelly was 28 to 29 years old at the time.