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Kenny Wheeler (Trumpet Player) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Kenny Wheeler
Kenneth Vincent John Wheeler, OC is a Canadian composer, trumpeter and bugle player, living in the UK since the 1950s. Most of his performances have roots in jazz, but he is also very active in improvising freely and sometimes contributing to rock music records. Wheeler has written over a hundred pieces and is a skilled choreographer for small groups and large groups. Wheeler is the sponsor of the Royal Academy's junior jazz course.
Birth nameKenneth Vincent John Wheeler
BornJanuary 14, 1930, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedSeptember 18, 2014, London, England
GenresJazz, avant-garde jazz, chamber jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsTrumpet, flugelhorn
Years active1950–2014
LabelsECM, Fontana, FMP, Soul Note, PSI, CAM Jazz
Associated actsJohn Dankworth, Evan Parker, John Taylor, Azimuth, Anthony Braxton, Dave Holland, Globe Unity Orchestra, Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra

About Kenny Wheeler

Trumpet Player Kenny Wheeler was born on January 14, 1930 in Canada (He dies at the age of 84, on September 18, 2014).

Cornet and flugelhorn performer who improvises freely and is well noted for his creations.

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Kenny Wheeler before becoming famous

Kenny Wheeler was born in the Zodiac sign Capricorn (The Sea-Goat), and 1930 is also the year of Horse (馬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He began playing the cornet at the age of twelve and went on to study composition at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto.

Achievement of Kenny Wheeler

He was a strong advocate for the Royal Academy Junior Jazz Course.

Kenny Wheeler's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born and raised in Toronto, Canada, but relocated to London to pursue his artistic ambitions.

Kenny Wheeler Collabed with

He appeared on Folk Singer Joni Mitchell's 2002 album Travelogue as a guest performer.

Kenny Wheeler Income & Net worth

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Latest information about Kenny Wheeler updated on March 14 2023.