Name: Angel Song
Brand: Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Dave Holland, Bill Frisell

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

0814303

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Black

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Housed in Tip On Gatefold Sleeve

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-31

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Proper

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

602508143038

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Black LPx2

5330982

2008-12-31

731453309821

Artist

Kenny Wheeler

Lee Konitz

Dave Holland

Bill Frisell

Genre GB

Jazz

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Kenny Wheeler was a Canadian jazz trumpeter and flugelhorn player who made his mark in the UK music scene starting from the 1950s. Born on January 14, 1930, in Toronto, Canada, he brought his unique sound to audiences around the world. Sadly, Wheeler passed away on September 18, 2014, at the age of 84 in London, England.

ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and focuses on jazz and Western classical music. They showcase both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

ECM's extensive catalog features a wide range of genres, from contemporary works by renowned composers like Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass to experimental and electronic jazz from artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, and Jan Garbarek. Over the past 40+ years, ECM has released more than 1500 recordings that have been acclaimed for their exceptional music quality, creative production techniques, and outstanding sound.

Although an independent label, ECM titles are distributed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in the US, Japan, and throughout Europe. However, they have also collaborated with other distributors over the years. Notably during the period when Polydor distributed ECM products in Germany; [l447694] was used for pressing identified by a CP suffix on labels and runouts. Afterward,[l25946] became their primary distributor.

Lee Konitz was an American jazz saxophonist and composer. Born on October 13, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois, he made a significant impact on the jazz scene until his passing on April 15, 2020 in Greenwich Village, New York City.

Konitz's unique style and improvisational skills set him apart from his contemporaries. He drew inspiration from artists such as *Sonny Stitt*, *Art Pepper*, and *Gerry Mulligan*. His collaborations with musicians like *Warne Marsh*, *Art Farmer*, and *Kenny Dorham* further showcased his versatility.

Throughout his career, Konitz worked with renowned jazz groups including the *Lennie Tristano Sextet* and the *Gerry Mulligan Quartet*. His contributions to albums by iconic figures like *Dexter Gordon*, *Benny Golson*, and *Sonny Rollins* solidified his reputation as a respected musician.

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Angel Song represents the uniting of four exceptional improvisors with unique artistic identities. This beautiful recording features the legendary Kenny Wheeler, Lee Konitz, Dave Holland and Bill Frisell coming together for the very first time. This unique drummerless quartet performs a program of all Kenny Wheeler compositions and has the undefinable hallmarks of a classics. Recorded February 1996. Personnel: Kenny Wheeler (trumpet, flugelhorn), Lee Konitz (alto saxophone), Bill Frisell (guitar), Dave Holland (double-bass)

Angel Song

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Discover Angel Song by Kenny Wheeler on ECM. This legendary recording features Wheeler, Konitz, Frisell, and Holland in a unique drummerless quartet. Available on CD.