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Q1: What is the name of Kenny Wheeler's music company?
A1: The name of Kenny Wheeler's music company is Kenny Wheeler Music.
Q2: Where is Kenny Wheeler based?
A2: Kenny Wheeler was based in the U.K. from the 1950s onwards, although he was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Q3: What genres of music did Kenny Wheeler like to play and compose?
A3: Kenny Wheeler's music spanned many genres, including jazz, free improvisation, rock music, and classical music. He was also influenced by the world of classical music.
Q4: Who were some of Kenny Wheeler's musical influences?
A4: Some of Kenny Wheeler's musical influences included Paul Hindemith, Igor Stravinsky, Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, and J.S. Bach.
Q5: What type of instruments did Kenny Wheeler play?
A5: Kenny Wheeler played the trumpet and flugelhorn.
Q6: What was Kenny Wheeler's role in the Royal Academy Junior Jazz course?
A6: At the time of his passing, Kenny Wheeler was the patron of the Royal Academy Junior Jazz course.
Q7: How old was Kenny Wheeler when he began playing cornet?
A7: Kenny Wheeler began playing cornet at the age of 12.
Q8: What was the name of the quintet that Kenny Wheeler played with in the late 1950s?
A8: The quintet that Kenny Wheeler played with in the late 1950s was led by Buddy Featherstone and included Bobby Wellins.