Kenny Wheeler
- Type: Legacy Bandleader
- Born: January 14, 1930 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Died: September 18, 2014 in London, England, United Kingdom
- Active: 1950 - 2014
Biography
Kenny Wheeler (14th January 1930 – 18 September 2014) was a Canadian composer and trumpet and flugelhorn player, based since the 1950s in the UK. Most of his output is rooted in jazz, but he has also been active in free improvisation and has occasionally contributed to rock music recordings. Highly respected among his peers for his beautiful tone and extensive range on the trumpet and flugelhorn, Wheeler has written over one hundred compositions and is a skilled arranger for small groups and larger ensembles.
Genres
Kenny Wheeler Discography
- Gnu High (1976) - Album - rated 3.91/5
- Deer Wan (1978) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- Around 6 (1980) - Album - rated 3.91/5
- Double, Double You (1984) - Album - rated 3.99/5
- Music for Large & Small Ensembles (1990) - Album - rated 3.87/5