Live ’71: The Kenny Wheeler Big Band & Friends
Recorded live in London on the 24th May 1971.
Previously unreleased. Stereophonic sound.
Currently the earliest known recording of Kenny Wheeler leading his own big band.
Kenny Wheeler – trumpet & flugelhorn
Mike Osborne – alto saxophone
David Horler – trombone
Tony Roberts – tenor saxophone
Ian Hamer – trumpet
Greg Bowen – trumpet
Dave Hancock – trumpet
Bobby Lamb – trombone
Keith Christie – trombone
Pete Harvey – trombone
Alfie Reece – tuba
Alan Branscombe – piano
John Taylor – electric piano
Ron Mathewson – double bass
Tony Oxley – drums & percussion
With guest appearances by:
Evan Parker – tenor saxophone (track 4)
Chris Pyne – trombone (track 4)
Norma Winstone – voice (track 2)
All tracks composed by Kenny Wheeler ℗ 1971
Original source: Public domain.
Restored and mastered by British Progressive Jazz.
This restoration © 2023 British Progressive Jazz.
Very special thanks to: Riccardo Bergerone, Pat Thomas, Zil Bareisis, Matt Leivers, Kirk Annett, Nigel Atkinson, Simon Keslake, Kelly N. Wiggin, Wayne Duncan, Andrew Naylor.
releases May 5, 2023
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