"Autumn in New York Why does it seem so inviting? Autumn in New York It spells the thrill of first-nighting Glittering crowds And shimmering clouds In canyons of steel They're making me feel I'm home" The Autumnal Equinox is already behind us and it looks like fall is here to stay. With the leaves changing their colors and thick blankets coming out of closets and cupboards, here's an autumnal classic, the 1934 Vernon Duke composition "Autumn In New York". This version is an arrangement by Michae
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"Old Folks" is a popular jazz standard by Willard Robison (with lyrics by Dedette Lee Hill) going all the way back to 1938. In this arrangement by Michael Abene, he's painted it in a fresh, new, Bossa Nova infused color, with solos by Ruud Breuls on flugelhorn and Billy Test on electric piano. Recorded live in Studio 4, conducted by Stefan Pfeifer-Gallea. ---------------- „Old Folks“ ist ein beliebter Jazzstandard von Willard Robison (mit Texten von Dedette Lee Hill) aus dem Jahr 1938. In diesem
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26K views · 808 reactions | "Snakes" is a funky tune by the bass player Marcus Miller; this version arranged and conducted by our "Principal Conductor" Bob Mintzer. It features Johan Hörlén on alto sax, as well as the special guests Ricky Peterson on organ and Bruno Müller on guitar. Recorded live in the Kölner Philharmonie. | WDR Big Band | Facebook
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33K views · 560 reactions | From tuesday's rehearsal in Studio 4, here's one of the tunes we'll be playing tonight in the Kölner Philharmonie. "Journey To The Stars" is a pensive but heart-achingly beautiful ballad by the great Tom Harrell. This gorgeous Mike Abene chart features Ruud Breuls on flugelhorn, and Billy test on piano. Conducted by Jesse Passenier. | WDR Big Band | Facebook
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