Dream Sequence is an album by flugelhornist and composer Kenny Wheeler recorded between 1995 and 2003 and released on Evan Parker's Psi label.Psi discography accessed January 10, 2018Kenny Wheeler discography accessed January 10, 2018
Reception
The AllMusic review by Rick Anderson states, "These recordings were made over a period of seven years with a shifting group of sidemen; one track, the lovely 'Hearken,' is a solo piece, and another, the even better 'Drum Sequence,' is a duo for flügelhorn and drums. The most impressive performances, though, are those that incorporate at least a quartet into the dreamy ambience of Wheeler's musical vision. Very highly recommended".
On All About Jazz, Glenn Astarita noted, "In sum, the musicians project a velvety soundscape supplanted by warmly stated choruses and keenly articulated soloing spots. (Highly recommended...)".Astarita, G. All About Jazz Review, May 12, 2005
The Guardians John Fordham noted, "Kenny Wheeler, a bold trumpet player who avoids standard songs or familiar licks, is an acquired taste for some. But it doesn't take much close listening to detect a shy exuberance under his melancholy music, and a sophistication that imparts a haunting ambiguity to his themes and liberates improvisers ... As ever with Wheeler, the music is the polar opposite of in-your-face, and most of the tempos are slow to middling. But the gentle harmonies are captivating".Fordham, J. The Guardian Review, August 1, 2003
Track listing All compositions by Kenny Wheeler except where noted. "Unti" – 13:45 "Drum Sequence" – 6:29 "Dream Sequence" – 5:11 "Cousin Marie" – 9:35 "Nonetheless" – 7:05 "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing" (Billy Strayhorn) – 7:46 "Hearken" – 4:52 "Kind Folks" – 11:46
Personnel Kenny Wheeler – flugelhorn Ray Warleigh – alto saxophone, flute Stan Sulzmann – tenor saxophone John Parricelli – guitar Chris Laurence – bass Tony Levin (drummer) – drums
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