Kenny Wheeler was a Canadian-born jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, and composer who made significant contributions to the world of jazz from the 1950s until his death in 2014. Born on January 14, 1930, in Toronto, Canada, Wheeler moved to Britain in 1952 where he became an influential figure in the European jazz scene. He was known for his beautiful tone and lyrical approach to improvisation, as well as his sophisticat
... ViacKenny Wheeler was a Canadian-born jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, and composer who made significant contributions to the world of jazz from the 1950s until his death in 2014. Born on January 14, 1930, in Toronto, Canada, Wheeler moved to Britain in 1952 where he became an influential figure in the European jazz scene. He was known for his beautiful tone and lyrical approach to improvisation, as well as his sophisticated compositions that often featured complex harmonies and a blend of modern jazz with free improvisation.
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