Today's "Wednesday Whomper", the Paquito D'Rivera tune "Basstronaut", takes us back to 2002 and the Kölner Philharmonie. This arrangement by Bill Dobbins features our own John Goldsby, Oscar Stagnaro, Paquito D'Rivera and Claudio Roditi. (Mark Walker and Pernell Saturnino were also playing on this project) Ad Astra! | WDR Big Band

"Cry Wolf" is a hard-hitting number by british bass player Kenny Napper, a member of the Kurt Edelhagen band in the early 70's. It features Billy Test on piano, Paul Heller on tenor sax and a special spot for Andy Hunter on trombone. Recorded live in Studio 4., conducted by Jörg Achim Keller. ----------------------- "Cry Wolf" ist eine knallharte Nummer des britischen Bassisten Kenny Napper, der in den frühen 70er Jahren Mitglied der Kurt Edelhagen Band war. Als Solisten sind zu hören: Billy Tes

Today it's time for a world premiere, a fresh, new piece by Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea, recorded two weeks ago! "The Keeper" is a double feature for our junior and senior members, Ben Fitzpatrick on tenor sax and John Goldsby on bass, the band's tonal anchor and "groove keeper". Recorded live in Studio 4, conducted by Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea. ---------------- Heute ist es Zeit für eine Uraufführung, ein frisches, neues Stück von Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea, das vor zwei Wochen aufgezeichnet wurde! "The Ke

Adeste Fideles/O Come All Ye Faithful is one of the oldest and most beloved Christmas tunes, going back to the middle of the 1700's. This version is an arrangement is an arrangement by Rich DeRosa and was recorded in the "WDR Big Band Jazz Club" in Bocklemünd, conducted by Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea. We wish you all the best for 2 Advent! | WDR Big Band

Here's a new installment from our "WDR Big Band Songbook" series (featuring compositions from members of the band). "New Life In Old Lips" is an original composition by our lead trombone player Ludwig Nuss who also is featured as a soloist. This arrangment was written for Ludwig by our former colleague Dave Horler, originally premiered in 2006. Recorded live in Studio 4, conducted by Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea. --------------- Hier ist eine neue Ausgabe aus unserer Reihe „WDR Big Band Songbook“ (mit

Kenny Napper is not only a British bass player and arranger, but also an Kurt Edelhagen alumnus, working with the Edelhagen orchestra in the 70's. One of his contributions to the Edelhagen book was the beautiful "October Ballad". Our version, a part of our Kurt Edelhagen tribute, features Ruud Breuls on trumpet and Billy Test on piano, with musical direction by Florian Ross. This cooperation with the WDR Fernesehen/TV was filmed on a soundstage in Bocklemünd. | WDR Big Band

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