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Concerts featuring WDR Big Band in season 2024/25 or later
Les Brünettes, a German-French vocal quartet formed in 2010, is joining the WDR Big Band for the first time. Known for their diverse repertoire and sophisticated arrangements, they'll perform an evening dedicated to Burt Bacharach, featuring their rendition of "I Say a Little Prayer" among other classics.
An exciting and unusual evening of music awaits, blending the theremin with jazz. Carolina and the WDR jazz musicians will showcase their diverse talents, playing everything from jazz standards to pop. The show at Cologne's Philharmonic Hall will also include a brief introductory lesson on the theremin, making this a unique event for curious music lovers.
Inspired by the nature of the Scottish Highlands and traditional Scottish music, jazz saxophonist Matt Carmichael has developed a unique sound. After his debut album "Where Will The River Flow" and "Marram", his third album "Dancing With Embers" will be released at the end of March, featuring orchestral arrangements also performed with the WDR Big Band, led by Bob Mintzer.
For over 20 years, the WDR Jazz Prize has been awarded to musicians based in North Rhine-Westphalia. The WDR Big Band reliably performs the winning compositions. This year, they're touring NRW with the latest winner, Cologne musician Simon Oslender. The pianist, organist, keyboard player, and composer impressed the jury with his exceptional artistic development, international stage presence, and significance for NRW's jazz scene. His innovative, open Hammond organ sound has earned him special recognition, reaching a broad audience. Oslender collaborated with jazz giants like Bill Evans and Wolfgang Haffner, and frequently with the WDR Big Band, early in his career.
For over 20 years, the WDR Jazz Prize has been awarded to musicians based in North Rhine-Westphalia. The WDR Big Band partners with the winners, performing their compositions. This year, they're touring with Cologne musician Simon Oslender. The pianist, organist, keyboardist, and composer impressed the jury with his artistic development, international presence, and importance to the NRW jazz scene, particularly his innovative and open Hammond organ sound.
For over 20 years, the WDR Jazz Prize has been awarded to musicians based in North Rhine-Westphalia. The WDR Big Band reliably performs the winning compositions. This year, they're touring NRW with the latest winner, Cologne musician Simon Oslender. The pianist, organist, keyboard player, and composer impressed the jury with his exceptional artistic development, international stage presence, and significance for NRW's jazz scene. His innovative, open Hammond organ sound has earned him special recognition, reaching a broad audience. Oslender collaborated with jazz giants like Bill Evans and Wolfgang Haffner, and frequently with the WDR Big Band, early in his career.
Chris Potter, known for his energetic and intuitive saxophone playing, is a prominent figure in the American jazz scene. Also a skilled composer and arranger, the Chicago-born musician played his first professional concert at 13. In his early 20s, he performed with greats like Charles Mingus. Now, jazz giants seek him out, as evidenced by his latest CD featuring Brad Mehldau and other renowned musicians, with Mike Holober leading the project.
Chris Potter, known for his energetic and intuitive saxophone playing, is a prominent figure in the American jazz scene. Also a skilled composer and arranger, the Chicago-born musician started professionally at 13, playing with greats like Charles Mingus and Red Rodney by his early 20s. Now, jazz giants seek him out, as evidenced by his latest CD featuring Brad Mehldau and others.
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