Kenny Wheeler - Music For Large & Small Ensembles, German 2LP ECM 1415/16
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Kenny Wheeler - Music For Large & Small Ensembles, German 1990 2LP ECM Records Catalogue Number ECM 1415/16 (843 400-1)
This two-LP set is a dazzling look at Kenny Wheeler's work as a composer. His breadth is stunning, from moody Oliver Nelson and Gil Evans-like expansiveness to compactly propulsive post-bop excursions. The first LP is taken up entirely with the eight-part "Sweet Time Suite."
Wheeler's scoring is bracing and emotive. Singer Norma Winstone is on hand for portions of it, offering a gloriously soaring counterpoint to the massed horn section. Wheeler's diverse background serves him well, as he's quite comfortable with both the traditional and the avant-garde (he worked in one of Anthony Braxton's important combos in the mid-'70s). For anyone unfamiliar with this stellar musician's work, this is is an excellent starting point, as is his first album as a leader, the remarkable GNU HIGH.
Track Listing
Side 1
The Sweet Time Suite
1. Part I - Opening
2a. Part II - For H. (Soloist, Tenor Saxophone – Stan Sulzmann)
2b. Part III - For Jan (Soloist, Flugelhorn – Kenny Wheeler; Soloist, Valve Trombone – Dave Horler; Soloist, Vocals – Norma Winstone
3. Part IV - For P.A. (Soloist, Bass – Dave Holland; Soloist, Tenor Saxophone – Evan Parker)
4. Part V - Know Where You Are (Soloist, Guitar – John Abercrombie; Soloist, Piano – John Taylor)
Side 2
1. Part VI - Consolation (Soloist, Alto Saxophone – Ray Warleigh; Soloist, Vocals – Norma Winstone)
2a. Part VII - Freddy C (Soloist, Bass – Dave Holland; Soloist, Drums – Peter Erskine; Soloist, Flugelhorn – Kenny Wheeler; Soloist, Tenor Saxophone – Duncan Lamont; Soloist, Trombone – Paul Rutherford; Soloist, Vocals – Norma Winstone)
2b. Part VIII - Closing (Soloist, Flugelhorn – Kenny Wheeler)
Side 3
1. Sophie (Soloist, Baritone Saxophone – Julian Arguelles; Soloist, Flugelhorn – Kenny Wheeler; Soloist, Trombone – Chris Pyne)
2. Sea Lady (Soloist, Flute – Stan Sulzmann; Soloist, Guitar – John Abercrombie; Soloist, Soprano Saxophone – Evan Parker; Soloist, Vocals – Norma Winstone)
3. Gentle Piece (Soloist, Alto Saxophone – Ray Warleigh; Soloist, Bass – Dave Holland; Soloist, Flugelhorn – Kenny Wheeler; Soloist, Piano – John Taylor)
Side 4
1. Trio (Bass – Dave Holland; Drums – Peter Erskine; Flugelhorn – Kenny Wheeler)
2. Duet I (Drums – Peter Erskine; Piano – John Taylor)
3. Duet II (Drums – Peter Erskine; Piano – John Taylor)
4. Duet III (Drums – Peter Erskine; Piano – John Taylor)
5. Trio (Bass – Dave Holland; Drums – Peter Erskine; Flugelhorn – Kenny Wheeler)
6. By Myself ((Bass – Dave Holland; Drums – Peter Erskine; Flugelhorn – Kenny Wheeler: Guitar – John Abercrombie; John Taylor - Piano)
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