"Lament" is, of course, mostly known as one of trombone master J.J. Johnson's signature compositions (first released in 1955), but in this beautiful arrangement by Michael Abene, we'll hear Andy Haderer play on trumpet. Recorded live in Studio 4, conducted by Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea. ------------ „Lament“ ist natürlich vor allem als eines der bekanntesten Stücke des Posaunenvirtuosen J.J. Johnson bekannt (erstmals veröffentlicht 1955), aber in diesem wunderschönen Arrangement von Michael Abene hö
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We'll kick off this week with another chart by the incomparable Bill Holman, his composition "Front Runner". It features Rob Bruynen on trumpet and Martin Gasser on alto sax. Recorded live in Studio 4, conducted by Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea. ------------------- Wir beginnen diese Woche mit einem weiteren Chart des unvergleichlichen Bill Holman, seiner Komposition "Front Runner". Als Solisten hören wir: Rob Bruynen an der Trompete und Martin Gasser am Altsaxophon. Aufgezeichnet live im Studio 4 unte
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"Three Little Words" is a composition by actor, pianist, composer, songwriter and screenwriter Harry Ruby, going all the way back to 1930. This version is an arrangement by the amazing Bill Holman and features Andy Haderer on trumpet, Johan Hörlén on alto sax and Billy Test on piano. Recorded live in Studio 4, conducted by Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea. ------------------- "Three Little Words" ist eine Komposition des Schauspielers, Pianisten, Komponisten, Songschreibers und Drehbuchautors Harry Ruby a
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Here's another fresh, new, installment in our ongoing "Studio 4 Sessions" series. "A Sunday In New York" was written fror the movie by the same name, with Jane Fonda and Rod Taylor. It's a composition by Peter Nero, also featured in the film, and was originally sung by Mel Tormé. This version, however, is an instrumental in an arrangement by Bill Mays. It features Ruud Breuls on trumpet, Billy Test on piano, Paul Heller on tenor sax, Ludwig Nuss on trombone, Hans Dekker on drums and Bjørn Solli
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"Dienda" is the second instalment of our trombone section's Funkhaus session. Originally by pianist Kenny Kirkland, this arrangement is by Raphael Klemm. Thanks again to the WDR multimedia team for audio, video, and making sure the proper distance was kept! Ludwig Nuss: trombone Raphael Klemm: arr, trombone Andy Hunter: trombone Mattis Cederberg: bass trombone | WDR Big Band
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