Dream Sequence (album)
# Dream Sequence (album)

Dream Sequence is an album by flugelhornist and composer Kenny Wheeler recorded between 1995 and 2003 and released on Evan Parker's Psi label.

## Reception

Professional ratings :

| Review scores ||
| - | - |
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic | |
| All About Jazz | |
| The Guardian | |
| The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | |

The AllMusic review by Rick Anderson states "These recordings were made over a period of seven years with a shifting group of sidemen; one track, the lovely "Hearken," is a solo piece, and another, the even better "Drum Sequence," is a duo for flügelhorn and drums. The most impressive performances, though, are those that incorporate at least a quartet into the dreamy ambience of Wheeler's musical vision. Very highly recommended".

On All About Jazz, Glenn Astarita noted "In sum, the musicians project a velvety soundscape supplanted by warmly stated choruses and keenly articulated soloing spots. (Highly recommended...)".

The Guardian 's John Fordham noted "Kenny Wheeler, a bold trumpet player who avoids standard songs or familiar licks, is an acquired taste for some. But it doesn't take much close listening to detect a shy exuberance under his melancholy music, and a sophistication that imparts a haunting ambiguity to his themes and liberates improvisers ... As ever with Wheeler, the music is the polar opposite of in-your-face, and most of the tempos are slow to middling. But the gentle harmonies are captivating".

## Track listing

All compositions by Kenny Wheeler except where noted.

* "Unti" – 13:45
* "Drum Sequence" – 6:29
* "Dream Sequence" – 5:11
* "Cousin Marie" – 9:35
* "Nonetheless" – 7:05
* "A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing" (Billy Strayhorn) – 7:46
* "Hearken" – 4:52
* "Kind Folks" – 11:46

## Personnel

* Kenny Wheeler – flugelhorn
* Ray Warleigh – alto saxophone, flute
* Stan Sulzmann – tenor saxophone
* John Parricelli – guitar
* Chris Laurence – bass
* Anthony Charles Levin – drums
