Trumpeter Kenny Wheeler and pianist John Taylor have worked together in many settings through the years. Their duet set features lyrical explorations of nine originals and Harry Warren's "Summer Night." Wheeler and Taylor often echo each other's thoughts and, although much of the music is melancholy and ballad-oriented, it never gets sleepy or overly predictable. The two musicians operate as equals and consistently uncover quiet beauty in these pieces. This outing is well worth exploring by those who are patient and listen closely. - Scott Yanow
Tracks
01. Summer Night
02. For Tracy
03. Mabel
04. Au Contraire
05. Canter N. 1
06. Squiggles
07. One Two Three
08. Where Do We Go From Here?
09. Dance
10. Fordor
KENNY WHEELER trumpet, flugelhorn
JOHN TAYLOR piano
Recorded February 17 & 19, 2004
C.A.M. Jazz - CAMJ 7764-2