This CD came to fruition after
two successful tours featuring Randy Brecker fronting the NDR Bigband - The
Hamburg Radio Jazz Orchestra [please note the spelling: Bigband versus Big
Band]. Arranger/Conductor Jörg Achim Keller handled works Randy composed from
different periods of his career. The tours were so well received that the
"higher-ups" in the NDR organization gave the green light to record
everything in a studio situation. Jörg's idea was to have the original
three-horn front line of the Brecker Brothers Band augmented by the NDR
Bigband, with an extended woodwind section featuring double reeds such as oboe
and bassoon, and extensive woodwind doubling like bass clarinets and flutes,
etc. for coloring.
Original Brecker Brothers Band member alto saxophonist David
Sanborn was brought in, along with Ada Rovatti on tenor and soprano saxophones,
and world famous drummer Wolfgang Haffner. Ada Rovatti (Randy's wife) has been
a member of the Brecker Brothers Band Reunion since its inception, has had a
successful recording career of her own, and has continued the tradition of
'saxophonistic excellence' in the Brecker family.
The end results are organic big band arrangements, which
augment the concepts behind Brecker's original compositions. Along with the
other soloists - all regular members of the NDR Bigband - this CD is a spirited
romp, one that will stand the test of time. Have fun listening, there is never
a dull moment!
For further information, please go to:
http://randybrecker.com/
TRACKS
1. First Tune Of The Set [8:08]
2. Adina [6:16]
3. Squids [6:38]
4. Pastoral [7:22]
5. The Dipshit [6:22]
6. Above And Below [7:32]
7. Sozinho [7:26]
8. Rocks [6:54]
9. Threesome [6:33]
All Randy Brecker compositions from different periods.
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