Kelly Blue (45 rpm) Blues Joints Two years since DJ KOCO

Two years since DJ KOCO aka SHIMOKITA curated his sold-out Mr Bongo Brazil 45 boxset

1963 with pianists Horace Parlan

Featuring contributions from Gilles Peterson

with every plucked note saying

and to act as a catalyst to bring together some of the fnest musical talents drawn to the fervid internationalism of the contemporary London scene

Kelly Blue (45 rpm) Blues Joints Two years since DJ KOCOFor Wynton Kelly, Kelly Blue marked a career highlight. A blueprint for blues infused hard bop, Kelly Blue is Kelly's definitive statement as a bandleader a swinging, blues soaked masterclass in touch, taste, and timing. This is the sound of a pianist playing with both finesse and fire. The Pitch (and it swings hard) If you're assembling a jazz collection and Kelly Blue isn't on your shelf, you're basically hosting a dinner party without food. Kelly