Around 6

Around 6 is an album by trumpeter Kenny Wheeler recorded in August 1979 and released on ECM the following year. The sextet features saxophonist Evan Parker, trombonist Eje Thelin, Tom van der Geld on vibraharp, and rhythm section Jean-Francois Jenny-Clark and Edward Vesala.

Reception

The AllMusic review by Scott Yanow awarded the album 4 stars, stating, "the sextet performs six Wheeler originals that combine together advanced swinging with fairly free explorations. Stimulating music."

Track listing

"Mai We Go Round" - 10:36
"Solo One" - 3:40
"May Ride" - 7:25
"Follow Down" - 11:48
"Riverrun" - 7:44
"Lost Woltz" - 5:30
Personnel

Kenny Wheeler – trumpet, flugelhorn
Evan Parker – soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone
Eje Thelin – trombone
Tom van der Geld – vibraharp
Jean-Francois Jenny-Clark – bass
Edward Vesala – drums