Robert Espe Presents: A Gentle Man - The Music of Kenny Wheeler

Name: Robert Espe Presents: A Gentle Man - The Music of Kenny Wheeler
Start: 2025-02-22T19:00:00-06:00
Location: 1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309

Schedule

Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

1326 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50309 | Des Moines, IA

Produced by esteemed musician Robert Espe, this show brings together an exceptional lineup of Iowa’s finest musicians to pay tribute to visionary jazz flugelhornist, composer, and arranger Kenny Wheeler.
Intimate performances by small and medium sized ensembles open the act, showcasing Wheeler’s lyrical compositions and works inspired by his profound influence. These heartfelt interpretations set the stage for the concert’s centerpiece: Sweet Time Suite, Wheeler's big band masterpiece from his iconic album Music for Large and Small Ensembles.
Featuring the exquisite flugelhorn of Jon Ailabouni and the soaring vocals of DSM native Aviana Gedler, this ambitious work promises to be an unparalleled highlight.