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KENNY WHEELER / COLOURS JAZZ ORCHESTRA ~ NINETEEN PLUS ONE ASTARTE 001 (Barcode: 8015948301838) ~ UK ~ Jazz Recorded: 2007Released: 2008 This is a relatively little known album by the British Jazz icon trumpeter / composer / arranger Kenny WheelerFind albums by this artist recorded with a nineteen players strong Italian Colours Jazz OrchestraFind albums by this artist conducted by Massimo MorgantiFind albums by this artist and featuring vocalist Diana TortoFind albums by this artist and Wheeler as main soloists. The album presents eight compositions, seven of which are Wheeler´s favorite standards arranged by him for the orchestra and one is an original composition by Wheeler.
Jazz orchestras (the larger the better) where of course one of Wheeler´s favorite habitats and his arrangements were always masterpieces of elegance and good taste, which is beautifully represented by the music included herein. The familiar Jazz standards are dressed up superbly in Wheeler´s arrangements and executed with grace and panache by the wonderful orchestra, in every minute detail.
Overall the album is a schoolbook example of the Art of modern Jazz orchestral / Big Band arrangement techniques and performance, full of exquisite music and memorable solos by Wheeler, whose every trumpet / flugelhorn note was always nothing short of perfect.
This is an absolute must for all Wheeler´s fans and connoisseurs of orchestral Jazz, and since this album seems to be still available online, my recommendation is to grab a copy as long as this is the case. Satisfaction guaranteed!
