Double bassist, composer and arranger Duncan Hopkins has been working at the highest levels of jazz for over twenty years. In that time he has worked with such luminaries as Rob McConnell, Scott Hamilton, Houston Person, Warren Vache, Ed Bickert, Mark Murphy, Peter Appleyard, Dianna Krall, Kenny Wheeler, D.D. Jackson, Sam Rivers, Harry Allen and Edward Simon to name but a few.
“Who Are You?” is British/Canadian bassist Duncan Hopkins’ seventh album as a leader. While his past recordings have consisted almost entirely of original material, his latest offering is a celebration of his mentor, the trumpeter and composer Kenny Wheeler (1930-2014.) The band employs two of Canada’s finest guitar players in Reg Schwager (C.M.) and Ted Quinlan, and is rounded out by Michel Lambert on drums and Hopkins on double bass. All four of these musicians worked with Ken Wheeler at some point in their careers, and know his music well.
“Who Are You? The Music of Kenny Wheeler” was released on May 26, 2023. Buy the album on Bandcamp to best support the artist. You can also buy/listen on Apple Music, and Spotify.
Duncan Hopkins
“Duncan’s strength’s lie in his writing and sense of textural organisation, which show him willing to stretch, push or otherwise challenge style and format.” Globe and Mail”
Mark Miller – Globe and Mail
“With Duncan Hopkins’ group the sound of jazz is moving forward.”
S. Geoff Chapman – The Toronto Star
1. Who Are You? 5:342. Foxy Trot 5:543. We Salute The Night 6:014. Nicolette 4:565. Mark Time 5:456. St. Catharines Suite - Montebello 4:067. St. Catharines Suite - Kitts 5:388. St. Catharines Suite - Salina St. 7:25