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.^[1]

Around 6
Studio album by Kenny Wheeler
Released	1980
Recorded	August 1979
Studio	Studio Bauer Ludwigsburg, West Germany
Genre	Jazz
Length	46:43
Label	ECM ECM 1156
Producer	Manfred Eicher
Kenny Wheeler chronology
Deer Wan (1977) Around 6 (1980) Double, Double You (1983)

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."^[2]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[2]

Track listing

All compositions by Kenny Wheeler.

1. "Mai We Go Round" - 10:36
2. "Solo One" - 3:40
3. "May Ride" - 7:25
4. "Follow Down" - 11:48
5. "Riverrun" - 7:44
6. "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