Andy Wheelock

WHEE3Trio: In the Wheelhouse

OA2 22235

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...an artist who will likely continue to amaze us for a long time—without too much artifice, but with precision—and who here earns a place among our "Essential" albums for having taken us on a journey into a world that left us deeply moved.
Thierry De Clemensat, Paris-Move

A rich blending of Jazz, Afro-Latin, and West African musical inspirations are at the heart of drummer Andy Wheelock's melodic and joyfully dancing compositions on this debut recording of his WHEE3Trio. While using the timbre and pentatonic offerings of the wooden xylophone-like Ghanaian Gyil as a composing tool, Wheelock pictured the inventive voice of guitarist Gilad Hekselman as the perfect addition to pianist Walter Gorra, bassist Gonzalo Teppa, and Wheelock's own drums & percussion to orchestrate the sweeping landscapes of "Finn," the intricate dance of "Your Poor Mother," or the Afro Pop-tinged street party that is "Empire." Full of joy, lift and rhythmic surprises, WHEE3Trio's debut is sure to enthuse and inspire.


Track Listing:

1 Empire 4:50
2 Well Luck Indeed 6:33
3 Dash to Dash 6:55
4 Two5 - Two3 7:46
5 Kewo 5:56
6 Blossom 2:36
7 Your Poor Mother 6:36
8 Finn 7:17
9 I'm Not Afraid 3:08
10 In the Wheelhouse 8:39

Music by Andy Wheelock, except (2) by Gonzalo Teppa

Performers:

Andy Wheelock - drums & percussion
Gonzalo Teppa - bass
Walter Gorra - piano

Special guest:
Gilad Hekselman - guitar

Production Info:

Produced by Andy Wheelock
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Colin Bricker
at Mighty Fine Productions, Denver, CO
Recorded on February 24 - 25, 2024
Band photo by Marlon Rissato
Cover design & layout by John Bishop


Reviews of WHEE3Trio: In the Wheelhouse

Paris-Move (Thierry De Clemensat)
"A MUST / INDISPENSABLE!" We are happy to present the first album from our new partner, the jazz label Origin Records / OA2 Records, created by musicians and for musicians. We are even more excited as this Seattle-based jazz label is known for its quality and is full of exciting projects, one more captivating than the other. Andy Wheelock is a drum ...









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