Kenny Wheeler - Kayak (1992)

Here, we have an earlier outing by the late Kenny Wheeler. For this date he assembled a mini big band grouping with many well-seasoned players, a bit of a who’s who for its time. Some of the noted players include trombonist Chris Pyne, saxophonist Stan Sulzmann, pianist John Taylor, bassist Chris Lawrence and Drummer Peter Erskine. Ample opportunities are given to all musicians to express their talents within the carefully arranged solos dotted throughout Kenny’s seven marvellously penned compositions. [See details within included text] From start to finish the listener is taken on an elaborate journey that is worthy of multiple appraisals, enjoy! 

Ah Um Production, ah um 012, 1992
Recorded 1st May 1992 at Angel Recording Studios, Islington, London 

Musicians:
Kenny Wheeler - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Dave Horler - Trombone
Chris Pyne - Trombone (#4-7)
Dave Stewart - Bass Trombone, Tuba
John Rook - French Horn
Julian Argüelles - Soprano & Tenor Saxophones
Stan Sulzmann - Soprano & Tenor Saxophones, Flute
John Taylor - Piano
John Horler - Piano (#4-7)
Chris Laurence - Bass
Peter Erskine - Drums 

Tracks:
1. 5 4 6 (7:18)
2. Gentle Piece - Old Ballad (11:01)
3. Kayak (9:13)
4. See Horse (6:05)
5. Sea Lady (5:58)
6. C Man (10:27)
7. C.C. Signor! (5:52) 

All Compositions by Kenny Wheeler 

Total Time: 55:54 

Credits:
Producer - Nick Purnell
Engineer - Gary Thomas
Assistant Engineer - Niall Acott
Design - David Kirkwood
Photography - Bernard Oglesby
Liner Notes - Kenny Wheeler