Kenny Wheeler RIP

Posted by: Aleg on 21 September 2014

http://www.theguardian.com/mus...reatest-moments-jazz

 

 

Posted on: 21 September 2014 by fred simon

Not very long after Charlie Haden's death just two months ago, now another of my musical heroes is gone: Kenny Wheeler. A deeply brilliant composer, and no one ever made a more beautiful sound on the flugelhorn. My favorite kind of musician: one whose music could simultaneously delight the mind and pierce the heart. His seminal album Gnu High is, for me, absolutely on a par with the best jazz albums of all time ... have a listen here:

 

 

Posted on: 21 September 2014 by Bert Schurink

Too many great musicians already passed away - a sad year from that perspective

Posted on: 27 September 2014 by Paul Meakin

I've always really liked his big band recordings; these are both terrific.

 

 

Posted on: 01 October 2014 by Hook
Originally Posted by fred simon:

Not very long after Charlie Haden's death just two months ago, now another of my musical heroes is gone: Kenny Wheeler. A deeply brilliant composer, and no one ever made a more beautiful sound on the flugelhorn. My favorite kind of musician: one whose music could simultaneously delight the mind and pierce the heart. His seminal album Gnu High is, for me, absolutely on a par with the best jazz albums of all time ... have a listen here:

 

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Hi Fred -

 

Picked Gnu High up today, and just had a listen. You are right, it is wonderful!

 

Thank you for the recommendation!

 

Hook