I got to meet him 3 separate times twice in Seattle and once in Germany. He was so very kind and magnanimous but I knew exactly who he was as early as 17 in 77 when I bought Gnu High. Later in Seattle while in school studying jazz I got to hear him with the Dave Holland sextet with Steve Coleman and Marvin Smitty Smith I think. But he was legendary amongst all of us who loved post Shorter writing and playing. But he was a brilliant free player too as he proved with Anthony Braxton. He's so genuine and unassuming. One must love this phenomenal spirit.
I consider myself hugely fortunate to witness Kenny play on a few occasions. Apart from being a great virtuoso and composer he was just so self effacing and such a gent. Maybe he sought out Britain because it fitted his personality.
About his initial free playing on the Continent it was funny when he said I'd been playing for awhile before they even knew I could play on a chord😂..funny because He's one of the most advanced harmonic writers and improvisers
A musician, composer, and improviser who is most dear to me. No other like him. I miss him so very much. His music and recordings will live on…. 🖤
I got to meet him 3 separate times twice in Seattle and once in Germany. He was so very kind and magnanimous but I knew exactly who he was as early as 17 in 77 when I bought Gnu High. Later in Seattle while in school studying jazz I got to hear him with the Dave Holland sextet with Steve Coleman and Marvin Smitty Smith I think. But he was legendary amongst all of us who loved post Shorter writing and playing. But he was a brilliant free player too as he proved with Anthony Braxton. He's so genuine and unassuming. One must love this phenomenal spirit.
I love Kenny Wheeler's music. It's high art.
"The Widow In The Window" ,
what a beautiful album, never get tired of it. Timeless.
His album Still Waters is still something I listen to regularly. Great player!
That is such a beautiful album!
I consider myself hugely fortunate to witness Kenny play on a few occasions. Apart from being a great virtuoso and composer he was just so self effacing and such a gent. Maybe he sought out Britain because it fitted his personality.
Excellent advice.
what a great interview, such a great musician
this guy is one of the best composers iv heard
A great man.
Miss you Ken
Excellent.
Kenny is the best
Thanks!
About his initial free playing on the Continent it was funny when he said I'd been playing for awhile before they even knew I could play on a chord😂..funny because He's one of the most advanced harmonic writers and improvisers
Interviewer is Eddie Harvey.
RIP the world is more impoverished now.
Yeah, his Beautiful tone. Check out his album Angelsong with Bill Frisell- Wow!!
I would be more interested to hear about his experiences with Anthony Braxton.