Kenny Wheeler

Trumpet Player

Birthday January 14, 1930

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Canada

DEATH DATE Sep 18, 2014 (84)

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About

Free improvisational cornet and flugelhorn player, known also for his compositions.

Before Fame

He took up cornet when he was twelve years old and studied composition at the Royal Conservatory in Toronto.

Trivia

He was an avid supporter of the Royal Academy Junior Jazz Course.

Family Life

He grew up in Toronto, Canada but moved to London to further his musical career.

Associated With

He performed on Joni Mitchell's 2002 album Travelogue.