Kenny Wheeler – Gnu High

Having Keith Jarrett, Dave Holland and Jack DeJohnette behind you definitely can’t hurt, but it’s also only half the battle. The other half is won by taking your time and letting the trumpet do its thing. »Gnu High«, first released in 1975 via ECM, includes only three pieces of varying lengths, which means that the four musicians give each other space, respectfully and lovingly letting the others do their thing. Kenny Wheeler is obviously in charge here, but he is also a leader who himself only follows his instrument to unlock its possibilities.