The WDR BIG BAND plays together with Lionel Loueke (guitar, vocals) latter's composition "Freedom Dance" in an arrangement by chief conductor Bob Mintzer. Another solo is played by Bob Mintzer on tenor saxophone. Produced as part of the WDR JAZZCLUB concert "African Soul" at WDR Studios Bocklemünd / Cologne (December 2022).
The internationally multi-award-winning guitarist Lionel Loueke comes from Benin in West Africa. His strongly rhythmically influenced music with its thoroughly independent sound can be heard on numerous albums, including on the renowned jazz label Blue Note. Loueke's bands regularly feature renowned soloists such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding.
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WDR BIG BAND
Johan Hörlén - alto saxophone
Pascal Bartoszak - alto saxophone
Ben Fitzpatrick- tenor saxophone
Paul Heller - tenor saxophone
Jens Neufang - baritone saxophone
Ludwig Nuss - trombone
Raphael Klemm - trombone
Andy Hunter - trombone
Mattis Cederberg - bass trombone
Andy Haderer - trumpet
Rob Bruynen - trumpet
Wim Both - trumpet
Ruud Breuls - trumpet
Hans Dekker, drums
Billy Test, piano
Ricky Rodriquez, bass
Sebastian Nickoll, percussions
Arnd Richter - Manager WDR Big Band
Christian Schmitt - sound engineer / recording producer
Walter Platte - sound engineer
Nils Schröder - sound engineer
Michaela Höck - sound engineer
Peter Krachten - Director