Windmill Tilter (The Story Of Don Quixote)

Ken Wheeler / The John Dankworth Orchestra
Windmill Tilter (The Story Of Don Quixote)

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Release date: 20/Aug/2021
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Sales Rank: #368 in Other Modern Jazz
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Style: Other Modern Jazz
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Details / Tracklist: 1. PREAMBLE
2. DON THE DREAMER
3. SWEET DULCINEA BLUE
4. BACHELOR SAM
5. SANCHO
6. THE CAVE OF MONTESINOS
7. PROPHETICAPE
8. ALTISIDORA
9. DON NO MORE
Number of discs: 1
Extra-Infos: .. Story Of Don Quixote / British Jazz Explosion/ 180gr.
Description:Kenny Wheeler was born Canada in 1930 and, with encouragement from his father - himself a trombone player - began playing trumpet at age 12. After studying at Torontoâ??s Royal Conservatory, he arrived in London in 1952, his playing enveloped in the sounds of Miles Davis, Booker Little, and Fats Navarro. In 1959, Wheeler joined the Johnny Dankworth Orchestra and stayed there until 1963, although he returned frequently for shows and other projects in the years that followed. He quickly become a distinguished soloist in the Orchestra and appeared on Dankworthâ??s key sixties albums. Wheeler met and played with the rising artists of Londonâ??s free jazz scene. Players such as Trevor Watts, Derek Bailey, and Evan Parker, musicians who would challenge the conventions of the day, eschewing formal composition and structure to embark on group improvisation. For a musician thoroughly schooled in all the conventions of charts and dance bands as Wheeler was, this was a radical departure. Wheelerâ??s contributions proved his ample flexibility and showed he was capable of inhabiting both the free environment and the more formal and controlled settings of a big band and orchestra. This was shown most clearly on his debut album, Windmill Tilter, recorded for Fontana with the John Dankworth Orchestra. The album features a young John McLaughlin on guitar along with bassist Dave Holland and a roster of talented and well respected musicians playing on one of the greatest modern jazz big band and orchestral albums. - .. STORY OF DON QUIXOTE /BRITISH JAZZ EXPLOSION/ 180GR.
Recorded 1968-03. Originally released in 1969. Vinyl audio remastered & cut from the original master tapes by Gearbox Records. 180grm Optimal Pressing. Flip-back LP sleeves on 380g heavy card, front laminated sleeves with 12 x12 insert with new liner note insert. Made in Germany.
"Windmill Tilter (The Story Of Don Quixote)" is a legendary jazz LP by trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler, performed with The John Dankworth Orchestra. Originally released in 1969 on the prestigious Decca label, this album stands as one of the most celebrated British jazz recordings of its era. Inspired by Cervantes? classic novel "Don Quixote," each track paints vivid musical scenes that reflect the adventures and emotions of the iconic knight-errant. Ken Wheeler?s lyrical trumpet playing blends seamlessly with Dankworth?s sophisticated orchestral arrangements, creating a rich tapestry of sound that has captivated listeners for decades. Decca, renowned for its high-quality productions and historic catalog spanning classical to contemporary music, adds further prestige to this release. Kenny Wheeler was an influential figure in modern jazz, known for his innovative compositions and collaborations with leading artists such as John Taylor and Norma Winstone; The John Dankworth Orchestra played a pivotal role in shaping British big band jazz throughout the mid-20th century.
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