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NDR Bigband
Bravissimo - 50 Years NDR Bigband

VÖ: 01.05.1996

Genre: Bigband

No longer available

ACT 9232-2, 4 014897 923225
NDR Bigband conducted by Dieter Glawischnig
except #3 - Rob Pronk, #8 - Jiggs Wigham, #12 - Michael Gibbs
with Gary Burton, Chet Baker, Herb Geller, Johnny Griffin, Howard Johnson, Christof Lauer, Albert Mangelsdorff, Joe Pass, Heinz Sauer, Wolfgang Schlüter, Stan Tracey

Recorded "live" at NDR Studio 10, Hamburg, Germany
except # 4, 7 and 9 at Fabrik Hamburg
Recording Engineer: Michael Plötz, Sönke Hennings, Hannes Carstens
Produced by Wolfgang Kunert with Axel Dürr and Kurt Giese

"An excellent cross-section of the music of one of the best jazz orchestras in Europe" - (DER SPIEGEL)

NDR Bigband
The NDR Big Band is the big band of the North German Broadcasting Corporation and was founded in 1945. It is considered one of the most renowned big bands in Germany and is known for its innovative and versatile jazz style. Rooted in Hamburg, it has made a name for itself on the European jazz scene through its outstanding performances and studio recordings. The band regularly collaborates with internationally acclaimed soloists and composers and has released numerous albums. In addition to classical big band pieces, the NDR Big Band also interprets contemporary jazz compositions and experiments with different musical styles. The big band is known for its high musical quality and its ability to present both traditional big band sounds and modern, innovative arrangements.