The Widow in the Window

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The Widow in the Window is an album by trumpeter Kenny Wheeler recorded in 1990 and released on the ECM label.[1] "Ana", the longest piece on the album, was originally written for Alexander von Schlippenbach's Berlin Contemporary Jazz Orchestra, which would eventually be recorded in 1989. "Ma Belle Hélène" is a calembour which refers to Wheeler's two sisters, Mabel and Helen.[2]

Reception

The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars stating " Kenny Wheeler's music occupies its own unique area between post bop and free jazz and virtually all of his recordings are recommended to adventurous listeners, including this one".[3]

Professional ratings
Review scores
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Allmusic[3]

Track listing

All compositions by Kenny Wheeler

  1. "Aspire" - 12:28
  2. "Ma Belle Hélène" - 8:45
  3. "The Widow in the Window" - 10:27
  4. "Ana" - 14:52
  5. "Hotel Le Hot" - 8:31
  6. "Now, and Now Again" - 6:11

Personnel

References

  1. ^ ECM discography accessed October 4, 2011
  2. ^ Original liner notes by Steve Lake
  3. ^ a b Yanow, S. Allmusic Review accessed October 4, 2011
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