Comments on: Kenny Wheeler

By: Steve C Crum

Steve C Crum — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 23:58:59 +0000

Dave, I was at Banff in 1984. Kenny and I spent a lot of time together, I saw him in Los Angeles years ago when you played at McCabes. many years back. actually hung out after the gig. frankly I’m known a bit in local LA jazz circles as the Kenny Wheeler guy. I want to let Kenny Know how much his music and humility of course has affected my life as a musician/writer. don’t want to go on too long. but please know how much You and Kenny mean to me. I recorded a tune that I wrote in honor of Kenny in ‘84 ..I called it the Whee hours. good players. Gary Novak, Derron Johnson.. of Miles and Chick’s groups. I can’t thank you enough for the Banff school. ECM …I wish more knew the bueaty in this music.

By: Joel Couch

Joel Couch — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 23:53:51 +0000

Angel Song is still a favorite Wheeler/Holland date. The fact that it has Bill Frisell on it helps too. I’ve always enjoyed the extended solo that Kenny Wheeler took on the quintet recording of First Snow too.

By: Jordan Castro

Jordan Castro — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 20:48:20 +0000

Holland and Wheeler have produced some of my favorite music. I have been a huge fan of both for years. I had the occasion to meet Kenny in Philadelphia a few years ago…He is as kind a person as he is a gifted musician.

By: Peter Katz

Peter Katz — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:45:06 +0000

Kenny Wheeler is one of my heroes. I have great memories of seeing him play with you in Braxton’s group back in the mid- and late-70s. His solos were always gems. Happy Birthday to him. Hope to see him in the US sometime soon.

By: Eric Jensen

Eric Jensen — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 04:25:34 +0000

Dave- Thanks so much for posting this. I have been a huge fan of both you and Kenny Wheeler for many years. Gnu High and Deer Wan were major influences on my development. Thank you for doing what you do! I love the new website…