I have been enjoying this CD for a couple of years now and I am reminded how very pretty it is. There is nothing wrong with pretty music! Big band music does not have to be all hard edges. It doesn't have to be sharp elbows. It can also be a warm hug. Bravo!
One of the best melodic compositions ever attempted on a bigband formation of the structure format and quality of the WDR bigband with regular international Jazz stars such as John Clayton, former Carl Fontana, Jon Fadis, Jacob Collier, Toot Thielemans, Maestro Lalo Schifrin (Latin Jazz Suite an out of this world DVD and CD recording) et al. Some of the best big band formations on both sides of the pond: WDR Bigband in Europe and the Big Phat Band in Los Angeles California USA. We are very proud to have such a pristine world class Jazz Ensemble in Cologne Germany!
Not sure why I never discovered this beautiful piece before, but what a nice surprise addition to my morning today. Thank you Marshall, and members of the WDR Band for this (and all you do!)
Really interesting color choices, e.g. flugels throughout the trumpets, clarinets in what's normally the sax section, removes pretty much all the "edge" from the sound, which adds to the warm trombone sounds. I'd love to know the background to this piece.
Musica e arranjo muito lindos para ser tão mal regido!!! Se botasse um metrônomo na frente da Big Band talvez a orquestra interpretasse melhor. Marshall compondo e tocando trombone é um monstro quase inigualável, simplesmente fantástico, mas regendo... MEU DEUS!!!! melhor ele esquecer essa história de regência.
Jazz composition generally is quite lazy composition. It's too limited by style, feel, rhythm, orchestral expectation...In the end, it's also expected to become the basis for an improviser to play clichés over the composers' deeper, more thoughtful composition. Haven't seen real jazz composition in jazz since Miles' electric period or perhaps Jaco. The days of Ellington, Mingus, Evans (Bill and Gil) and Monk are over... :-(
...the above statement couldn't be further from the truth, there certainly are no limits and in the right hands, no cliches either. what a limited view.!
I have been enjoying this CD for a couple of years now and I am reminded how very pretty it is. There is nothing wrong with pretty music! Big band music does not have to be all hard edges. It doesn't have to be sharp elbows. It can also be a warm hug. Bravo!
And it case you haven't heard it out loud - it's like Jillks - one syllable. A wonderful talent!
Wow, super!!
What a great way to spend a Sunday morning getting ready to practice. Thank you Marshal Gilkes and the WDR Big Band.
One of the best melodic compositions ever attempted on a bigband formation of the structure format and quality of the WDR bigband with regular international Jazz stars such as John Clayton, former Carl Fontana, Jon Fadis, Jacob Collier, Toot Thielemans, Maestro Lalo Schifrin (Latin Jazz Suite an out of this world DVD and CD recording) et al. Some of the best big band formations on both sides of the pond: WDR Bigband in Europe and the Big Phat Band in Los Angeles California USA. We are very proud to have such a pristine world class Jazz Ensemble in Cologne Germany!
what an incredible piece of music. Thanks for sharing this.
I love it! You showcased the nobility of the trombone's sound wonderfully with this arrangement.
Beautiful..........peaceful..........inspiring.................lovely
Mooi nummer en wat een goede blazer is hij toch .Lijkt wel of hij alles kan.....❤
Not sure why I never discovered this beautiful piece before, but what a nice surprise addition to my morning today. Thank you Marshall, and members of the WDR Band for this (and all you do!)
So movingly beautiful, thank you.
Great chart beautifully played
Always Forward Marshall Gilkes & the WDR Big Band is now available.
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Sheriff Gilkes this is a beautiful album and I'm glad you came back to the states. It's been a long time!
Just fantastic!!
Fantastic, Marshall Gilkes. Bravo.!!!!!
thats amazing!
Really interesting color choices, e.g. flugels throughout the trumpets, clarinets in what's normally the sax section, removes pretty much all the "edge" from the sound, which adds to the warm trombone sounds. I'd love to know the background to this piece.
BEAUTIFUL!!! thanks for your music!!
One of the best big band pieces I've heard!
“And that One was for “My Soul”✈️
Wow that was amazing!! Thanks for sharing
This is magnificent!
Incredible blend from the band
This is nothing short of magnificent.
Amazing piece. Thank you, Marshall
Sublime...
Bravo!
Beautiful
Awesome, well done Marshall
Wow - amazing.
wow!
Beautiful...
I want to be able to play like him.
Me to. Just one thing to do: practise, practise, practise...
And whoever we need to thank in Germany - if it's the taxpayers - thank you so VERY much! You have added to the wealth of the world.
Every big band has one: the weird guy wairing a hat inside.
Mit einem Wort zu umschreiben: Toll !!
... Erhabend ... und Wohltuend ...jeder Ton ist da, wo er harmonisch hingehört.
Where can I buy sheet music for this arr.?
Absolutely beautiful.
Janez Krevel The arrangement belongs to the WDR, it only exists in their archive
Is there a better brass section? I doubt it.
very good, although the solo trumpeter slightly missed a few notes......
@@247hdjazz do it better...
Nice camera work?
Musica e arranjo muito lindos para ser tão mal regido!!! Se botasse um metrônomo na frente da Big Band talvez a orquestra interpretasse melhor. Marshall compondo e tocando trombone é um monstro quase inigualável, simplesmente fantástico, mas regendo... MEU DEUS!!!! melhor ele esquecer essa história de regência.
who is playing trombone?
Marshall Gilkes!
(Along with
Ludwig Nuss
Shannon Barnett
Andy Hunter
Mattis Cederberg
in the band)
Jazz composition generally is quite lazy composition. It's too limited by style, feel, rhythm, orchestral expectation...In the end, it's also expected to become the basis for an improviser to play clichés over the composers' deeper, more thoughtful composition. Haven't seen real jazz composition in jazz since Miles' electric period or perhaps Jaco. The days of Ellington, Mingus, Evans (Bill and Gil) and Monk are over... :-(
Please check out Maria Schneider and Toshiko Akiyoshi ;)
Clearly not. Thank you WDR!
...the above statement couldn't be further from the truth, there certainly are no limits and in the right hands, no cliches either. what a limited view.!
Awesome 👍