Kenny Wheeler
Kenny Wheeler
Latest Release
- Some Days Are Better: The Lost Scores
- January 2025
- • 11 Songs
Top Songs
| 1 | The Sweet Time Suite, Part II - For H. / Part III - For Jan | ||
| 2 | The Sweet Time Suite, Part I - Opening | ||
| 3 | Mai We Go Round | ||
| 4 | Prince Igor. Introduzione. Andantino | ||
| 5 | Symphony No. 2, Op. 61: III. Adagio espressivo |
Albums
Jan 2025 • 1 song
Dec 2024 • 1 song
May 2023 • 4 songs
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Biography
Jazz trumpeter and flügelhornist Kenny Wheeler was one of the most advanced voices on his instrument. Blessed with a full, lovely tone and an astounding range, Wheeler sounded equally at home in fiery free jazz explorations or softer, more lyrical post-bop meditations. Wheeler was born in 1930 in Toronto, Ontario, and began playing trumpet at age 12. After studying at Toronto's Royal Conservatory, he moved to London in 1952, where he gigged with swing and dance bands. He appeared with John Dankworth's orchestra at the 1959 Newport Festival and remained with that group until 19...