I first saw Kenny Wheeler play 'live' in September 1971 in the Liverpool Bluecoat Chambers with a nine piece Ronnie Scott Band. They played several of Kenny's original compositions. The following day I bought Kenny's first recorded big band L.P. in his own right, "Windmill Tilter" and the Ronnie Scott Band's L.P. (in mono at that time) which featured much of Kenny's stuff. I've been a fan of Kenny's since the late 1960s and have seen him play 'live' all over the U.K. and in Continental Europe. He has never ceased to amaze me with his playing, compositions and excellent arrangements. He is my ultimate jazz hero. Now at age 83 yrs. he still has his 'chops' in very good form and still capable of inspiring and playing with the best in the World of jazz. I'll always remember the young Kenny, dapper, stylishly dressed, wearing aviator-style spectacles and with a great hairstyle. Thanks for all your excellent virtuoso playing, compositions and arrangements Kenny. I'm your greatest fan forever.
kenny wheeler with john abercrombie are the kind of musicians with no mediocre or bad records . every record from this guy is amazing from the first one to the latest one . simply amazing compose / musician / person i which i could see him playing live.
I first saw Kenny Wheeler play 'live' in September 1971 in the Liverpool Bluecoat Chambers with a nine piece Ronnie Scott Band. They played several of Kenny's original compositions. The following day I bought Kenny's first recorded big band L.P. in his own right, "Windmill Tilter" and the Ronnie Scott Band's L.P. (in mono at that time) which featured much of Kenny's stuff. I've been a fan of Kenny's since the late 1960s and have seen him play 'live' all over the U.K. and in Continental Europe. He has never ceased to amaze me with his playing, compositions and excellent arrangements. He is my ultimate jazz hero. Now at age 83 yrs. he still has his 'chops' in very good form and still capable of inspiring and playing with the best in the World of jazz. I'll always remember the young Kenny, dapper, stylishly dressed, wearing aviator-style spectacles and with a great hairstyle. Thanks for all your excellent virtuoso playing, compositions and arrangements Kenny. I'm your greatest fan forever.
Great singer, too!!
Wow! Simply exciting! I Love Kenny weeler!!
Thanks to share!
He was a Amazing Uncle
kenny wheeler with john abercrombie are the kind of musicians with no mediocre or bad records . every record from this guy is amazing from the first one to the latest one . simply amazing compose / musician / person i which i could see him playing live.
Rest in Piece Kenny Wheeler
I strongly recommend "The Long Waiting" which has just been released by Kenny. This is from that record. Takes you somwhere.
Very!!!