Jim Wellen

Finding some normalcy in mainstream swing

Source: Ken Franckling's Jazz Notes
November 6, 2021

After a pandemic pause dating to late February 2020, producer Morrie Trumble's Jazz With Morrie concert series opened a new season on Friday, November 5 in Venice FL with music excellence and positive vibes in this “new normal" phase. Tenor saxophonist Jim Wellen performed with three Southwest Florida jazz notables: guitarist Dave Trefethen, bassist-singer Vince Evans and drummer Johnny Moore. All brought much to the table for this welcome musical feast. Wellen is a master of the swing tenor, who ...
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