Wynton Kelly Transcriptions

Birth name: Wynton Kelly
Born: December 2, 1931, New York City, U.S.
Died: April 12, 1971 (aged 39), Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Wynton 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.