Music for Large & Small Ensembles

by Kenny Wheeler

Music for Large & Small Ensembles cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1990
  • Label: ECM
  • Country: Canada
  • Length: 54:04
  • Community rating: 3.87/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

This expansive double album features the acclaimed trumpeter leading a stellar ensemble that includes Dave Holland, John Abercrombie, and Evan Parker. The recording is celebrated for its breathtakingly lush big-band arrangements and flawless balance of intricate composition and free-flowing solo improvisations.

Genres

Descriptors: orchestral, progressive, improvisation

Tracklist

  1. Sophie (8:47)
  2. Sea Lady (8:29)
  3. Gentle Piece (8:42)
  4. Trio (3:56)
  5. Duet I (2:37)
  6. Duet II (2:20)
  7. Duet III (3:01)
  8. Trio (5:40)
  9. By Myself (10:32)

Credits

  • Kenny Wheeler - primary artist, music by, trumpet, flugelhorn, soloist, flugelhorn
  • Ray Warleigh - alto saxophone, soloist, alto saxophone
  • Julian Arg眉elles - baritone saxophone, soloist, baritone saxophone
  • Dave Holland - bass, soloist, bass, music by
  • Peter Erskine - drums, music by
  • John Abercrombie - guitar, soloist, guitar
  • John Taylor - piano, soloist, piano, music by
  • Evan Parker - soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, soloist, soprano saxophone

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