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Kenny Wheeler: Dream Sequence
ByRecorded during several visits to London's Gateway Studio spanning 1995 to 2003, Wheeler performs solely on flugelhorn, along with a core sextetseparating into duo, trio, and quintet consortiums. Simply stated, the great flugelhornist is a weaver of dreams! Featuring alto saxophonists Ray Warleigh, Stan Sulzmann, guitarist John Parricelli and others, the group delves into ethereally executed blues motifs and airy dreamscapes. Warleigh's misty flute work and Parricelli's mid-toned electric guitar voicings on "Nonetheless" propose a vibe that might suggest a trouble-free world. The dreaminess continues with a sublime quartet rendition of Billy Strayhorn's ballad "A Flower is a Lovesome Thing." Here, Wheeler's yearning lines bespeak a sense of solitude, marked by wraithlike overtones.
Wheeler and his musical associates project a dirge-like momentum on "Kind Folks." However, they equalize the rhythmic aspects via positive intimations by quietly soaring skyward. In sum, the musicians project a velvety soundscape supplanted by warmly stated choruses and keenly articulated soloing spots. (Highly recommended...)
Psi Records
Track Listing
Unti, Drum Sequence, Dream Sequence, Cousin Marie, Nonetheless, A Flower is a Lovesome thing, Hearken, Kind Folks
Personnel
Kenny Wheeler
flugelhornRay Warleigh, alto saxophone & flute; Stan Sulzmann, tenor saxophone; Tony Levin, drums; Kenny Wheeler, flugelhorn; John Parricelli, guitar; Chris Laurence
Album information
Title: Dream Sequence | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: Psi
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