Release Date: 18 November 2022
Label: Jazzline
Packaging Type: Jewel Case
No of Units: 1
Barcode: 4049774771149
Description
In 2020 the international world of jazz was celebrating "100 Years Charlie Parker", for the WDR Big Band their former long-time chief conductor Michael Abene agreed to take on the project as arranger in their own Parker-Jubilee celebrations.
Two alto saxophonists were put at the centre: WDR Big Band lead-alto Johan Hörlén and his terrific colleague, Luigi Grasso. Exactly one week after Charlie Parker's birthday, they were able to perform at the Philharmonic Hall in Cologne in front of an audience - a very special privilege in the Corona-season of 2020/21.
A Parker homage performed by a big band is no simple task for an arranger, as bebop is usually considered better suited for combos. With exceptional virtuosity and his very own subtleness, Michael Abene however has transformed Charlie Parker's music to fit the sound of a big band. His programme ranges from the early "Yardbird Suite" to the great bebop-classics and shows many sides of Parker's art.
Description
In 2020 the international world of jazz was celebrating "100 Years Charlie Parker", for the WDR Big Band their former long-time chief conductor Michael Abene agreed to take on the project as arranger in their own Parker-Jubilee celebrations.
Two alto saxophonists were put at the centre: WDR Big Band lead-alto Johan Hörlén and his terrific colleague, Luigi Grasso. Exactly one week after Charlie Parker's birthday, they were able to perform at the Philharmonic Hall in Cologne in front of an audience - a very special privilege in the Corona-season of 2020/21.
A Parker homage performed by a big band is no simple task for an arranger, as bebop is usually considered better suited for combos. With exceptional virtuosity and his very own subtleness, Michael Abene however has transformed Charlie Parker's music to fit the sound of a big band. His programme ranges from the early "Yardbird Suite" to the great bebop-classics and shows many sides of Parker's art.
Tracklisting
Tracklisting
Dave Liebman & Richie Beirach
Jim Beard & Jon Herington
Kurt Edelhagen & His Orchestra
Lookout Farm
Wes Montgomery
Richie Beirach
Dave Liebman & Richie Beirach
Esther Phillips
Tom Smith
Klaus Gesing, Ana Pilat, Latvian Radio Big Band
Maria Schneider
Maria Schneider
Danish Radio Big Band
Hackney Colliery Band
Etienne Charles & Creole Orchestra
Peter Vuust & Aarhus Jazz Orchestra
