Fletch Wiley - Urban Reel

Tuesday 1st June 1993
Fletch Wiley - Urban Reel
Fletch Wiley - Urban Reel

STYLE: Jazz
RATING 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 6379-6233
LABEL: Visual
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1

Reviewed by Steve Smith

I first came across Fletch Wiley some years ago when a friend gave me the 1979 album 'Spirit Of Elijah'. I was immediately impressed by the American's superlative instrumental playing and the quality of the arrangements. Also apparent was a spiritual dimension to the music even though the album was virtually all instrumental. Mr Wiley's latest work, 'Urban Reel', is a further development of his interest in "prophetic instrumental music"; music which carries God's voice to its listeners. It is a brilliantly executed collection of up tempo jazz/rock numbers and beautiful ballads, all featuring Wiley's cool trumpet, flugel or flute. Backing him up is a team comprising the cream of American Christian musicians. My own favourite tracks are "Heart Of Love", which to me really communicate God's love, and "Dance Tuit", for 30 seconds of sheer bliss in Bill Tillman's sublime sax break. My only disappointment was that we didn't hear any more of this exquisite musician on other tracks. If anything, I believe Fletch Wiley could go further in his exploration of prophetic instrumental music. He certainly has a terrific gift, and his music has the potential to communicate God's word in a very powerful way. PS, I'd love to hear him in live concert!

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