1976

by Kenny Wheeler Quintet, Kenny Wheeler

Overview

This CD reissues music that trumpeter Kenny Wheeler recorded for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) and has been forgotten since. Two aspects of the quintet date are unusual. Wheeler is heard for one of the few times in his career backed by an electric Fender Rhodes piano (played by Gary Williamson) and the music is much more straightahead than the avant-garde trumpeter usually plays. Not that his solos are predictable in any way but Wheeler's sound and the feel of the group (which also includes tenor-saxophonist Art Ellefson, bassist Dave Young and drummer Marty Morell) on the six group originals is oddly reminiscent of Freddie Hubbard's music of a few years earlier. Although not essential, these formerly rare performances are worth hearing. ~ Scott Yanow

Product Details

Release Date:	02/20/1996
Label:	Just A Memory Records
UPC:	0068944950621
Rank:	136313

Tracks

1. Hi-Yo
2. Slofa
3. Quiso
4. Blues News
5. Kitts
6. H.S.

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Kenny Wheeler Quintet   Primary Artist
Kenny Wheeler   Primary Artist,Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Dave Young Orchestra   Bass
Gary Williamson   Piano (Electric)
Marty Morell   Drums
Art Ellefson   Sax (Tenor)
Dave Young   Bass

Technical Credits

St Laurent Gilles   Digital Transfers
Kenny Wheeler Quintet   Performer
Ian Terry   Mastering,Supervisor,Digital Restoration
Marty Morell   Composer
Art Ellefson   Composer
Ted O'Reilly   Liner Notes
Bernie Senensky   Photography
Kenny Wheeler   Composer
Daniel Vachon   Coordination
Bill Kipper   Mastering
Richard Green   Research
Stephane Bergeron   Digital Restoration