Watched “Fresh Start” when it premiered in 2022. Marshall Gilkes with WDR Big Band is the never ending joy to listen to as many times as it takes. So appealing, touchy, elegant, inspirational, fascinating every single time. Irresistible WDR Big Band, it’s no surprise you are raved about! Thank you. (Catching up but never missing, especially from Jazz Club).
WDR cats obviously know that Marshall Gilkes definitely has his own signature when it comes to the pristine tapestry of his own compositions and arrangements; not only for the magnificent trombone section but also for all the musicians making up this irresistible and fabulous WDR-band: One of the best in Europe and in the world as far as I am concerned [a mention to Gordon Goodwin’s Los Angeles Big Phat Band]. Let us not fool ourselves, Lalo Schifrin, [former] Carl Fontana, Jon Faddis, Paquito D'Rivera et al. ain’t showing up in Cologne for its Kölsch [beer] right? This “Middle Ground” arrangement is delicate, graceful, powerful and supported by the solid WDR rhythm section we are all accustomed to. Gilkes’ command of the trombone is even improving. Gilkes displays a range that is almost mind boggling. No Watrous-like muffled sound [with all respect to Bill Watrous’ mastery of the instrument appreciated by Clint Eastwood who had Watrous contribute regularly on his film soundtracks such as “Bloodwork” where Watrous’ style is so obvious-every reasonable trombone player is familiar with Watrous’ “Fourth Floor Walk-Up tour-de-force-] but full sound up to a trombone-like ‘Faddis-sphere’ [Harderer and Co. will know exactly what I am talking about] most trombone players could never dream of. Again both Gilkes and WDR have delivered and it’s going to be difficult to beat such high jazz and musical standards! But again, WDR cats are capable of things most bands would not even consider considering!
Take nothing away from Bill Watrous. It was his signature sound that sounded so effortless even in high range. One could also think it is flugelhorn. Haven’t listened to a trombone player to comes close to this trademark. Marshall Gilkes on the other hand has absolutely complete control over the instrument. He is a monster virtuoso but his compositions don‘t lack musicality. Some of the best stuff you can get for trombone today. That’s what makes me admire him as an trombone player even more.
The glorious sound of harmonic trombones, so rich and warm.
Trombones played well and with each other - nothing like it!
😊 Bruce!
True, Jeff!
Very tender and powerful - at the same time!
Thank you, Rustem!
Trombones to the fore, great arrangement and nice going into L A half way.I enjoyed this very much.
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Tremendous - especially the 'bones. And lovely writing.
I'll never get tired of waking up to these videos! Keep it up!
Hi Jacob! We will do our best!
Great !! and beautiful !! and wonderful !! I can't play this but I want to try this.
Hi Nakano's! Thanx! And...try!
Watched “Fresh Start” when it premiered in 2022. Marshall Gilkes with WDR Big Band is the never ending joy to listen to as many times as it takes. So appealing, touchy, elegant, inspirational, fascinating every single time.
Irresistible WDR Big Band, it’s no surprise you are raved about!
Thank you. (Catching up but never missing, especially from Jazz Club).
WDR cats obviously know that Marshall Gilkes definitely has his own signature when it comes to the pristine tapestry of his own compositions and arrangements; not only for the magnificent trombone section but also for all the musicians making up this irresistible and fabulous WDR-band: One of the best in Europe and in the world as far as I am concerned [a mention to Gordon Goodwin’s Los Angeles Big Phat Band]. Let us not fool ourselves, Lalo Schifrin, [former] Carl Fontana, Jon Faddis, Paquito D'Rivera et al. ain’t showing up in Cologne for its Kölsch [beer] right? This “Middle Ground” arrangement is delicate, graceful, powerful and supported by the solid WDR rhythm section we are all accustomed to. Gilkes’ command of the trombone is even improving. Gilkes displays a range that is almost mind boggling. No Watrous-like muffled sound [with all respect to Bill Watrous’ mastery of the instrument appreciated by Clint Eastwood who had Watrous contribute regularly on his film soundtracks such as “Bloodwork” where Watrous’ style is so obvious-every reasonable trombone player is familiar with Watrous’ “Fourth Floor Walk-Up tour-de-force-] but full sound up to a trombone-like ‘Faddis-sphere’ [Harderer and Co. will know exactly what I am talking about] most trombone players could never dream of. Again both Gilkes and WDR have delivered and it’s going to be difficult to beat such high jazz and musical standards! But again, WDR cats are capable of things most bands would not even consider considering!
Take nothing away from Bill Watrous. It was his signature sound that sounded so effortless even in high range. One could also think it is flugelhorn. Haven’t listened to a trombone player to comes close to this trademark. Marshall Gilkes on the other hand has absolutely complete control over the instrument. He is a monster virtuoso but his compositions don‘t lack musicality. Some of the best stuff you can get for trombone today. That’s what makes me admire him as an trombone player even more.
У вас самые лучшие тромбонисты Земли!!! Так филигранно, тонко, нежно, с такими нюансами играют по-настоящему Великие Мастера!!! Браво!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
🙌 Елена!
Wunderbar!
👍The W. Family MUSIC!
❤ Inspiration , full of harmonic blends of music of artistry .
Hi Cheri!😊
Это про счастье! Спасибо! Excellent! 🤠😛👍❤🌹
Спасибо за просмотр, Enikbenik!
How to take part to these phenomenal sessions? I am asking, asking and asking.
Hi djibril! Sorry, you did not get back to us, we will make a break with the WDR JAZZCLUB SESSIONS....
Bone power at its best
Yes, jean-pierre!
Great Job to this bones. Espacially to Peter Hedrich!
👍Raimund!
Unbelievable playing, writing, soloing... and none of them even work up a sweat!!
😂🤣😂
Jazz hymn, AMEN!
😎AficionadoKO!
WOW!
“Middle Ground” 🤔 a conversation that needs to be addressed 😳 and how about that Blue Note 😊 👍🏻 ☮️🇺🇸
Hi Craig!😉
It's amazing!❤
Thank you, 雅/masa!
Супер! Супер! Супер@
Sterling stuff, cheers lads👏
Prosit, David!
Wunderschön, danke!!💐✨
Hi Dan-Andrei! Gern geschehen!
This made my day…the trombone is so beautiful…WDR does such a service to all of us big band jazz lovers. Thanks as always
Hi Kendall!😊
Очень круто! Супер музыка! 👍😎
👍Pavel!
Superb
Hi Geoff! Thanx!
So tasty! Thanks, Zelde
👍Zelde!
Шедеврально!
🙌 Сергей!
Super trombone!
Thank you, Sax!
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