Richard Bona - With the Frankfurt Radio Big Band - Watch the full programme Concert
Richard Bona - With the Frankfurt Radio Big Band - Watch the full programme Concert
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This clip takes us back to 2015, to Leverkusen and our project with singer/bass player Richard Bona. "Janjo la Maya" is a tune by Richard Bona, arranged by our "Composer In Residence" Vince Mendoza. It features Rhanij Krija on percussion, Richard Bona on bass, Ludwig Nuss on trombone and Karolina Strassmayer on alto sax. Recorded live at the Leverkusener Jazztage, conducted by Vince Mendoza. -------------------- Dieser Clip führt uns zurück ins Jahr 2015, nach Leverkusen und zu unserem Projekt m
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This clip takes us back to 2015, to Leverkusen and our project with singer/bass player Richard Bona. "Janjo la Maya" is a tune by Richard Bona, arranged by our "Composer In Residence" Vince Mendoza. It features Rhanij Krija on percussion, Richard Bona on bass, Ludwig Nuss on trombone and Karolina Strassmayer on alto sax. Recorded live at the Leverkusener Jazztage, conducted by Vince Mendoza. -------------------- Dieser Clip führt uns zurück ins Jahr 2015, nach Leverkusen und zu unserem Projekt m
68.2K viewsAug 19, 2022
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Here's a clip from 2016, from a project with Richard Bona and our "Composer in Residence" Vince Mendoza. This Mendoza arrangement features two tunes by Jaco Pastorius; "Slang" and "Punk Jazz". You'll hear Richard Bona on Bass, Paul Shigihara on guitar and Rhani Krija on percussion. Recorded live in Leverkusen, conducted by Vince Mendoza. ------------------ Hier ist ein Clip aus dem Jahr 2016, aus einem Projekt mit Richard Bona und unserem "Composer in Residence" Vince Mendoza. Dieses Mendoza-Arr
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Here's a clip from 2016, from a project with Richard Bona and our "Composer in Residence" Vince Mendoza. This Mendoza arrangement features two tunes by Jaco Pastorius; "Slang" and "Punk Jazz". You'll hear Richard Bona on Bass, Paul Shigihara on guitar and Rhani Krija on percussion. Recorded live in Leverkusen, conducted by Vince Mendoza. ------------------ Hier ist ein Clip aus dem Jahr 2016, aus einem Projekt mit Richard Bona und unserem "Composer in Residence" Vince Mendoza. Dieses Mendoza-Arr
122.3K viewsMay 17, 2022
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The tropical heat continues here in Cologne and we'll provida a suitable sound track to go with it. "Manyaka O Brazil" is a composition by bass player extraordinaire Richard Bona, here in an arrangement by Vince Mendoza. Besides Richard himself it also features John Marshall on flugelhorn and Shannon Barnett on trombone. Recorded in 2016 at the Leverkusener Jazztage, conducted by Vince mendoza. Make sure to drink plenty of water today! ------------------- Die tropische Hitze hält hier in Köln an
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The tropical heat continues here in Cologne and we'll provida a suitable sound track to go with it. "Manyaka O Brazil" is a composition by bass player extraordinaire Richard Bona, here in an arrangement by Vince Mendoza. Besides Richard himself it also features John Marshall on flugelhorn and Shannon Barnett on trombone. Recorded in 2016 at the Leverkusener Jazztage, conducted by Vince mendoza. Make sure to drink plenty of water today! ------------------- Die tropische Hitze hält hier in Köln an
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"Tough Crowd" is a composition by our "Composer in Residence", Vince Mendoza, here from a project with special guests Richard Bona on bass, and Rhani Krija on percussion. It features Paul Shigihara on guitar, Paul Heller on tenor sax, and Hans Dekker on drums. Recorded live at the Leverkusener Jazztage, 2015. | WDR Big Band
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"Tough Crowd" is a composition by our "Composer in Residence", Vince Mendoza, here from a project with special guests Richard Bona on bass, and Rhani Krija on percussion. It features Paul Shigihara on guitar, Paul Heller on tenor sax, and Hans Dekker on drums. Recorded live at the Leverkusener Jazztage, 2015. | WDR Big Band
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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
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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
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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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"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
22.7K viewsMay 11, 2020
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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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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
12.4K viewsMay 22, 2024
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We've had the pleasure to work with Bill Holman a great many times through years, and one chart that we've come back to several times is his version of the 1950 classic "Be My Love" by Sammy Cahn and music by Nicholas Brodszky(originally written for Mario Lanza in "The Toast Of New Orleans"). This clip is from our sound stage sessions and features Billy Test on piano, Johan Hörlén on alto sax, and Andy Haderer on trumpet. Recorded in the WDR Studios, Bocklemünd with musical direction by Jörg Ach
13.5K viewsAug 27, 2021
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A big Happy Birthday to the amazing Wayne Shorter who just turned 87, yesterday. Arguably one of the greatest composers of our time, Wayne has written countless tunes, both as a member in some of the greatest bands in jazz history and as a soloist. Here's one of his wellknown classics, "One By One", in an arrangement by Jörg Achim Keller, featuring Ruud Breuls on trumpet, Raphael Klemm on trombone and Paul Heller on tenor sax. Recorded live in WDR Studio 2 . Conducted by Ansgar Striepens. | WDR
81.6K viewsAug 26, 2020
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Here's our trombone section with the Wayne Shorter classic "Ana Maria", in an arrangement by the great Jim McNeely. You'll hear Ludwig Nuss, Raphael Klemm and Hunter on trombone, with Mattis Cederberg on bass trombone. Recorded live in the WDR Funkhaus. For more music with our trombones, check out the brand new album "Extracurricular"! ----------- Hier ist unsere Posaunengruppe mit dem Wayne Shorter-Klassiker „Ana Maria“, in einem Arrangement des großartigen Jim McNeely. Zu hören sind: Ludwig Nu
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"The Baron's Dilemma" is an original composition by our dear friend and former bass player John Goldsby, here in an arrangement by or "Principal Conductor" Bob Mintzer. It's features the tenor sax front line of Ben Fitzpatrick, Paul Heller and Bob himself. Recorded live in the WDR Funkhaus as a part of John's celebration concert, conducted by Bob Mintzer. --------------- „The Baron's Dilemma“ ist eine Eigenkomposition unseres lieben Freundes und ehemaligen Bassisten John Goldsby, hier in einem A
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We're starting this Friday with a brand new installment from our "Studio 4 Sessions", where we get to do some deep cuts from our vast archive. "Wave" (or "Vou Te Contar") is one of the most beloved tunes by the Brazilian composer Tom Jobim, here in an arranger by our former colleague Dave Horler. It features Ludwig Nuss on trombone and Rolf Marx on guitar. Recorded live in Studio 4, consucted by Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea. --------------------- Wir beginnen diesen Freitag mit einer brandneuen Folge
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"Sonatina" is an original composition by our "Composer in Residence", Vince Mendoza. Vince wrote this tune for our tremendous bass player John Goldsby, who is also featured here, on bass. It also presents Ludwig Nuss on trombone as well as our woodwind section. Recorded live in the WDR Funkhaus as a part of Johns retirement concert, last December. ------------ „Sonatina“ ist eine Originalkomposition unseres ‚Composer in Residence‘, Vince Mendoza. Vince hat dieses Stück für unseren großartigen Ba
4.5K viewsMay 9, 2025
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Back in 2016 we had the distinct pleasure to work with the gentlemen of Steps Ahead. From the retrospective bouquet of Steps tunes arranged and conducted by the great Mike Abene, here's "Pools", a classic Don Grolnick composition. This iteration of Steps Ahead includes Mike Mainieri on vibraphone, Chuck Loeb on guitar, Bill Evans on tenor sax, Tom Kennedy on bass, and Steve Smith on drums. Recorded live at the Bayer Erholungshaus, Leverkusen. | WDR Big Band
148K viewsSep 4, 2021
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Here's a luscious ballad for a sleepy Sunday afternoon, the classic Johnny Mandel tune "Emily", featuring the golden, buttery trombone of Carl Fontana. This was a part of the mid 90's "Jazz Vegas" project with Don Menza, who's conducting the band. | WDR Big Band
25.6K viewsMay 10, 2020
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"Tones for Joan's Bones", recorded in 1966, was Chick Corea's debut album as a leader. Containing only four tracks, "Litha" was the very first. It was also recorded in 1967 by Stan Getz on the album "Sweet Rain", also with Chick on piano. This version is an arrangement by our old friend Mike Abene, featuring Andy Haderer on trumpet and Ludwig Nuss on trombone. Recorded live in the WDR Funkhaus, Cologne, conducted by Mike Abene. --------------------- "Tones for Joan's Bones", aufgenommen 1966, wa
21.1K viewsJan 27, 2022
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Here's another clip from our Neal Hefti tribute, back in 2022. This is the Hefti original "Bells", featuring Andy Haderer on trumpet, Paul Heller on tenor saxophone and Johan Hörlén on alto saxophone. Recorded live in the "WDR Big Band Jazz Club" in Bocklemünd, conducted by Jörg Achim Keller. ----------------- Hier ist ein weiterer Clip von unserem Neal Hefti Tribute aus dem Jahr 2022. Es handelt sich um das Hefti-Original „Bells“, mit Soli von Andy Haderer an der Trompete, Paul Heller am Tenors
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[WDR BIG BAND WITH DON MENZA - GROOVIN' HARD] Today's "Sunday Swinger" takes us back to the project "Jazz Vegas" with tenor player Don Menza. The hard-swinging "Groovin' Hard" features Don and Olivier Peters on tenor sax, Frank Chastenier on piano, with a very nice soli by the sax sextion to boot! Swing on! | WDR Big Band
37.2K viewsMar 1, 2020
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Here's a fresh, new installment in our "WDR Big Band Songbook" series, showcasing original compositions by members of the band. This time the spotlight is on Paul Heller on tenor saxophone, Paul's composition "Very Obvious", arranged by Michal Abene. Recorddlive in Studio 4, conducted by Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea. ------------ Hier ist eine neue Folge unserer Reihe „WDR Big Band Songbook“, in der wir Eigenkompositionen von Mitgliedern der Band vorstellen. Diesmal steht Paul Heller am Tenorsaxophon
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Today's "Wednesday Whomper" is another clip from our project with Bill Evans, Mark Egan and Dave Weckl,. This is Mike Abene's arrangement of the Bill Evans tune "Van's Joint" also featuring Heiner Wiberny on alto sax, and Frank Chastenier on the organ. | WDR Big Band
180.1K viewsJan 15, 2020
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"Tune Up" is a jazz classic by Eddie Vinson, made famous by Miles Davis but played by all the jazz greats as well. This version is an arrangement by Alan Broadbent and features Jens Neufang on baris sax, Johan Hörlén on alto sax, Ludwig Nuss on trombone and Paul Heller on tenor sax. Recorded live in the Kölner Philharmonie, conducted by Alan Broadbent. ------------- „Tune Up“ ist ein Jazz-Klassiker von Eddie Vinson, der vor allem durch Miles Davis berühmt wurde, aber auch von allen anderen Jazz-
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We're wrapping up this week's rehearsals with Chris Potter and Mike Holober today, and tomorrow we'll be hitting it live on stage. Here's a clip from the sessions on Wednesday, Chris' beautiful composition "Invisible Man". This arrangement by Mike Holober features Alon Near on bass, Ludwig Nuss on trombone and Chris Potter on tenor sax. Recorded live in Studio 4, conducted by Mike Holober. For more music, tune in to the live stream tomorrow, Saturday, at 20.00/8PM (Berlin Time) here on FB, on Yo
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Here's a brand new installment from our "WDR Big Band Songbook" series, John Goldsby's composition "In The Hills". This arrangement by Dave Horler, from back in the "Very Personal" days, features John himself on bass and Ludwig Nuss on trombone. Recorded live in Studio 4, conducted by Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea. --------------- Hier ist eine brandneue Folge aus unserer „WDR Big Band Songbook“-Serie, John Goldsbys Komposition „In The Hills“. In diesem Arrangement von Dave Horler aus der Zeit von „Ver
12.2K viewsJan 28, 2025
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Today we'll take you to the realm of early Miles Davis. "Half Nelson" is an original by Miles, first recorded with Charlie Parker in 1947, and later also appearing on the classic album "Workin' with the Miles Davis Quintet" in 1959. This version is an arrangment by Alan Broadbent and features Jens Neufang on bari sax and Karolina Strassmayer on alto sax. Recorded live in the Kölner Philharmonie, conducted by Alan Broadbent. Let it swing! ------------ Heute entführen wir Sie in die Welt des frühe
54.4K viewsJul 31, 2024
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"Boogielastic" is an understated but funky tune by Joshua Redman, from his 2002 album "Elastic". This version is from a project we did with Joshua in 2015, and is an arrangement by Ansgar Striepens. It features Joshua on tenor sax, and Shannon Barnett on trombone. Recorded live in the WDR Funkhaus, Studio 2; conducted by Rich DeRosa. | WDR Big Band
28.7K viewsOct 23, 2021
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Earlier this spring we met up Joan Chamorro and a group of young musicians from the San Andreu Jazz Band, Barcelona. Lead by Joan, the San Andreu band is a project giving kids and young people a chance to experience and explore jazz in an intuitive context and includes allumni like trumpet player Andrea Motis and trombonist Rita Payes. This clip is the classic "Recado Bossa Nova" (made famous in jazz by a.o Zoot Sims, Hank Mobley and Lee Konitz). It features Koldo Munné on alto sax, Elsa Armengo
130.3K viewsJul 9, 2022
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In our "WDR Big Band Songbook" series, we present original compositions by members of the band. Today's tune is "Poli Wonk", by our former bass player John Goldsby. This arrangement by Mike Holober features John on bass and Ben Fitzpatrick on tenor sax. Recorded live in Studio 4, conducted by Stefan Pfeifer-Galilea. ------------- In unserer Reihe „WDR Big Band Songbook“ stellen wir Eigenkompositionen von Mitgliedern der Band vor. Das heutige Stück ist „Poli Wonk“, von unserem ehemaligen Bassiste
13.5K viewsApr 8, 2025
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Christmas is nigh, the bustle and preparations are commencing, children are ripe with expectations and the last couple days of work are trickling down, for most. We continue our seasonal cheer-bringing as usual, here with the traditional tune "Angels We Have Heard On High", arranged by Rich DeRosa. This was the "Overture" of our recent Christmas live stream and features Paul Shigihara on guitar. | WDR Big Band
74.4K viewsDec 22, 2020
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