Around 6 is an album by trumpeter Kenny Wheeler recorded in August 1979 and released on ECM the following year. The sextet features saxophonist Evan Parker, trombonist Eje Thelin, Tom van der Geld on vibraharp, and rhythm section Jean-Francois Jenny-Clark and Edward Vesala.ECM discography accessed September 14, 2011
Reception The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "the sextet performs six Wheeler originals that combine together advanced swinging with fairly free explorations. Stimulating music."Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed September 14, 2011
Track listing All compositions by Kenny Wheeler. "Mai We Go Round" - 10:36 "Solo One" - 3:40 "May Ride" - 7:25 "Follow Down" - 11:48 "Riverrun" - 7:44 "Lost Woltz" - 5:30
Personnel Kenny Wheeler – trumpet, flugelhorn Evan Parker – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone Eje Thelin – trombone Tom van der Geld – vibraharp Jean-Francois Jenny-Clark – bass Edward Vesala – drums
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