Chick Corea - Spain / La Fiesta | WDR BIG BAND

The WDR BIG BAND feat. the two Chick Corea pieces "Spain / La Fiesta" on bass John Goldsby, on trombone Andy Hunter, on piano Billy Test as well as Johan Hörlén on alto saxophone, Karolina Strassmayer on flute and Ruud Breuls on trumpet. Conducting in the concert is former principal conductor Michael Abene, who also wrote the arrangements. Recorded on October 9, 2021 at the WDR Funkhaus / Cologne.
On February 09, 2021, the keyboardist and composer Chick Corea passed away. With him, the jazz world has lost one of the greats. Born in Massachusetts, Corea began his career in the 1960s. He gained great attention when he contributed to the groundbreaking Miles Davis album "Bitches Brew." In the 1970s, Corea enjoyed great commercial success with his fusion band "Return To Forever." Repeatedly switching between acoustic and electric lineups, Corea played almost exclusively his own compositions, many of which have since become standards. In honor of this great musician, the WDR Big Band, under the direction of Michael Abene, has conceived a program of Corea's works that primarily reflects the keyboardist's acoustic side.
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[@RaymondLohengrin]

It is very important to note and not to forget that the main melodies and theme of this piece are from The Aranjues Concherto for Guitar by Joaquin Rodrigo from Spain. The brilliant arrangement by genius Corea made the theme even more popular.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Raymond! Thank you for describing it!

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

We've got some outstanding Big bands in the Netherlands, Big band of the Metropole Orchestra, Big band of the Concertgebouw orchestra, but the WDR big band is simply one of the best in the world. ❤️

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for you kind words, Videre!

[@justinsublett5880]

I agree. And I'm from the United States. The birthplace of jazz. Terrific playing.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌🙌🙌

[@bongoloony]

What a unique arrangement…always loved this piece..fantastic Rhodes solo Billy…

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Jeff . ... and thanks to Michael Abene for the wonderful arrangement....

[@kennethellison9713]

I thought it sounded more like a Wurlitzer.

[@PierreSchirrer]

It looks like a Würlitzer electric piano and sound sometime between a Fender Rhodes & and a piano würlitzer! But it sounds great!!!

[@herbertdejong9372]

Finally Euphoniums have entered the big band. Now we're talking!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi herbert, The euphonium is used more often as it seems to you...

[@paulsj9245]

Add two bass clarinets plus a piccolo flute between the saxes!

[@DanLoFat]

Yes and not to mention the tubas that the trombones are doubling on also. It's time we consider turning music theory into music fact or possibly even - dare I say - music law. because that guy just broke my brain.

[@DanLoFat]

@@WDRBIGBAND all right those are either over over the throne euphoniums or downsized tuba's, but ALL HAIL RICH MATTESON!!!

[@kurtmayer2192]

Eines der besten Arrangements, wenn nicht sogar das Beste. Weltklasse Musiker in einem weltklasse Orchestra!! Bravo!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Vielen herzlichen Dank für deine herzlichen Worte, Kurt!

[@adamgarey9807]

Each and every Single Musician and Conductor and Arranger TOP Notch Gone thru Fire to play here!!! Congrats you! Sweetness in each and every Note! Thank You!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Adam! Thank you for your kind words!

[@kerstinlutz7660]

Wahnsinn - Spain : ich liebe diesen Song und finde Euer Arrangement großartig 😊👍

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi kerstin! Willkommen auf unserem Kanal und vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen!

[@tsukumomiki981]

I remember Mr. Chick Corea's live performance at a steel folding chair about 5 meters distance from him and the Piano. It was a miracle special real experience.

[@giorgiodonatelli9674]

John Goldsby, un mostro e genio assoluto!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Giorgio! Thank you!

[@1marttie]

One of my favorite bass solos by Mr. Goldsby!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Brooke, we're glad you like it!

[@ricco2065]

100% STUNNING! You made me cry. . . Such a beautiful arrangement of this masterpiece, masterfully, passionately executed by every single one of you! Sound, video, and all behind the scenes people too! Thank you and danke schön!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Ricco! Thank you for your kind words!!!

[@miguelorlandozamoraguevara4589]

No pude contener las lagrimas ante tanto grato recuerdo musical y ante este Magistral Homenaje. Gracias maestros por tan inmenso y sublime regalo.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Gracias por sus cálidas palabras y bienvenido a nuestro canal, Miguel! ¿También toca un instrumento?

[@worshipwhilewewait]

Chick would have LOVED this!!! AWESOME arrangement! BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Unfortunately there wasn´t any chance to work with him together, Worship!

[@henridelagardere264]

Chick Corea's two greatest hits in a warm and welcome arrangement on a crisp November day. Thank you for these little gems.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching, Henri!

[@larrytasker7043]

Boy!!!!!! this is a fiendishly difficult arrangement and a lot could go wrong - nothing did. Loved the use of piccolo, flute, soprano sax, euphoniums and Eb Bass. What a brilliant group of truly professional musicians.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@Baritoonisti]

What a unique and arrangement which gives the needed room for the soloist to make their best. I've always liked Andy Hunters style especially in latin style. WDR really can suprise with its own style and versatility.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🙏🙏 Ale!

[@taisho8775]

最高！ トロンボーンソロいつ聞いても神ってますね！ アレンジも素晴らしいし

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊 TAISHO!

[@MrGuto]

What an outstanding classic played by one of the best bands in existence! Thank you!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@NorbertDelschen-pt5hq]

Danke WDR -Bigband für dieses wunderbare Geschenk. Einfach Klasse!

[@pavelkratochvila6157]

This is a great music. Exquisite Andy and Billy, thanks.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching us, pavel!

[@IrisvS_76]

I am singing and swaying along with you with Al Jarreau’s lyrics of Spain in my mind. Thank you for sharing this beautiful arrangement! 💜💕💜

[@WDRBIGBAND]

You are welcome, IrisvS_76!

[@VykhodetsNikolay]

Аранжировка это музыкальная фантастика . Музыканты биг Бенда браво вы профессионалы прекрасно владеете муз.инструментами . Лучше никогда никто не сыграет . Музыка завораживает волшебством ☝️👍👍

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Спасибо за добрые слова и добро пожаловать на наш канал

[@marcelperik]

What a sound on double bass! Other solists also extra terrestrial! 🙏🏼🤩🎧🎵🙏🏼

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊 Marcel!

[@smullyart]

Yes! Big band with euphoniums!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😉Smully!

[@stevegarcia5004]

Wow this is so awesome. Thank you for sharing this with us all. RIP Chick Corea.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for following us, Steve!

[@rocketpost1]

Tremendous arrangement by Michael Abene and a fitting tribute to the great Chick Corea. Great solos by all but especially Billy Test. Thanks.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, rocketpost1!

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Gorgeous songs of course, and arranged in an imaginative way, played by some of the best musicians on the planet. Thank you so much for all the hard work and beautiful music!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Mike! Thank your for your kind words and following us on KZbin so constantly!

[@MikeJamesMedia]

@@WDRBIGBAND It's my pleasure! The quality of the performances, the audio recording, and the video recording is wonderful. Excellent!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Mike!

[@jvmata5523]

OUTSTANDING full band arrangement of one of Chick's GREATEST HITS! 🎶 ALL SOLOS were AWESOME as ALWAYS! 👍 I know Chick must be looking down and LOVING this WONDERFUL PERFORMANCE! 🙏🏩🙏

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi JV! 🙏🙏🙏

[@ferguscurrie5937]

Way to go, John! Brilliant playing!

[@user-fo5vn5ts5r]

Супер!❤ Спасибо! Привет из Одессы! Успехов вам!❤🎉❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍👍👍мудрик!

[@paulmatthews1354]

Such a great thoughtful arrangement, played as only the WDR Big Band can. Thank you for posting this, with the wonderful solos. Chick would be proud!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words, Paul!

[@onceovereasy1529]

WDR is the best!!! Great arrangement and thanks for posting.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi OnceOverEasy, yes, Michael Abene did a very good job!

[@marcelperik]

Fender Rhodes solo is magic. Chick was probably there, too. Karolina nice and rich tone on traverse flute, warm.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😎 Marcel!

[@milomannino]

Love this band!!! Great tunes. Chick is amazing. Also loved the keyboard Rhodes solo by Billy!!! YEZZZZ

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hello Milo, so you especially love keyboard and piano tunes?

[@milomannino]

@@WDRBIGBAND I have a lot of respect for a fine keyboardist and the sound of the original Rhodes! My instrument is trumpet and like Andy's playing!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍 Milo!

[@dougs.9982]

Great band and playing!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@CornetBlues]

Made me cry,laugh and Dance to the brilliant musical skills just the Best I’ve ever heard🎺🕺🎺👏👏 Different Gravy WoW ❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi CornetBlues! Thank you!

[@begotten59]

Bravo 👏👏👏🍷🍷🍷

[@jimwilson5148]

Extraordinary! I don't have enough thumbs for all the thumbs up I want to give this. Amazing arrangement, ensemble work, and the SOLOS! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@GjaP_242]

13:31

[@MrDaemondays]

Magnificent! Was hoping for this piece to be played by WDR Bigband. Thank you for the upload! It’s nice to see Michael Abene conduct this incredible Band!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words, Heppel!

[@renelaanen8806]

Geen woorden voor, ja toch…: GEWELDIG !!

[@jodacapo3613]

Quelle prouesse musicale ! Grande classe !🇫🇷👍🇫🇷👍🇫🇷👍🇫🇷👍🇫🇷👍🇫🇷👍

[@WDRBIGBAND]

merci, merci, merci, Jo!

[@Dkkebi]

Fantastic Arrangement! I think I shoul buy a pair of descent speakers to listen to this great music! Thanks a lot!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😁So do it, Dkkebi!

[@tomberg5564]

This was just amazing, great arrangement and suberb sound quality. Thank you for uploading!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching, Tom!

[@Atua_o_ahi_mana]

Even though I wasn't born within the 1960's and have heard the Theme song years later, I so enjoy & ❤ luv the Pink Panther 💗 theme

[@jjancc]

Fits beautiful with the Concerto de Aranjuez Intro. A real joy to listen to :)

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Zujomi!

[@1marttie]

Mr. Hunter is killing!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍👍👍

[@joselares9031]

Stunning performance...¡¡¡

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Jose!

[@gensaxs]

Muy buen arreglo, excelentes músicos, que mas se puede decir de ésta espectacular WDR Big Band!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Lito! Nos alegramos de que lo haya disfrutado. Gracias por ver y comentar.

[@manfreddolling812]

Sagenhaft!! Super gespielt!! Ich kenne beide Stücke aus unserer Big Band. Dies ist eine ganz andere Welt!!!!!! Wirklich sehr beeindruckend. Danke dafür!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏 Manfred!

[@beltstst]

Just trembling so good!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi beltstst! but keep concentrating on listening to the music while trembling 😎

[@MVO884]

So nice and crsip, and great arrangement ..... Billy Test, Wow!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙌Mike!

[@rainergoertz2070]

Wunderschön...ein Genuss...

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Dankeschön, Rainer!

[@user-cj1xm4ei8p]

Just amazing!!　Excellent and nice!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊 水野明夫!

[@patg-money225]

Wow! What a tribute to Chick! Love the arrangements!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, pat!

[@mimilazar2002]

wdr big band=QUALITY music

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏mimi!

[@1marttie]

Absolutely beautiful!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Brooke, thank you for following us on KZbin!

[@octaviruizgisbert6965]

Com sempre FANTÀSTICS! és un plaer escoltar-vos!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Muchas gracias por escuchar, OCTAVI!

[@yaraimacoromotobrachobasab6705]

Que gusto, seguir disfrutando de tu música!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

¡Gracias por seguir nuestro canal y disfrutar de nuestra música de jazz!

[@manolovicente9838]

¡Mucho con demasiado! Gracias! WDR

[@mexiatexas1]

La Fiesta !!!!!

[@kiattipatsingruang9597]

Love to see euphonium being involved!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Yes, Euphonium always is special, Kiattipat!

[@angulon1]

Olé...!! Preciosa versión....Bravo WDR

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi jose! Muchas gracias!

[@ndweiler]

Wow!! Just fantastic!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx, ndweiler!

[@BassistPaul]

So good.Such good playing. x

[@marcelperik]

Wim en Ruud, trots op jullie! 🙏🏼🎵

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😎Marcel!

[@vdstange7142]

amazing performance!! love it

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi vdstange! Thank you! Do you know this one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4OuYYaaj7GUY7s

[@eliesebesemer9459]

OK, euphoniums and cimbasso??? Very interesting arrangement! Also, way to go, Andy!!! Sounds great, man!

[@alphabeets]

Incredible!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, alphabeets!

[@stuartgraham7576]

Fantastic in every way.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Merci, stuart!

[@erwinHerr]

Soprano Sax 😮😮😮😮😮 Super

[@MrChrisbrose]

Wonderful! Love the arraignment.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, MrChrisbrose!

[@daveyewart4289]

euphoniums are terrific in this adds a new colour

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi davey! That was the aim 😉, thank you for watching us!

[@ALBAHERN]

Gracias por escribir la descripción en español, el idioma del corazón de Mr. Corea. Estupendos arreglos que aportan una visión diferente y genuina. Corea forever!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Gracias por mirar y por sus cálidas palabras, FERNANDO!

[@xanblacq]

Brilliant!! Thank you!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@berndstang2225]

So stark, Arrangement, Bassintro, die Euphonien,Andys Chorus, Fender "Rotz.".......mehr davon

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Bleib am Ball... bernd!

[@GjaP_242]

Surprising! Thanks!

[@rayjordan5935]

We played La Fiesta when I was in high school. It’s still one of my favorite tunes. I played the lead alto and soprano sax.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@perryt8442]

Great Bass from JG as always..

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍 Perry!

[@MrPeterbach]

Concierto de Aranjuez👌👍

[@nonoyanuar7698]

Salah satu lagu chick corea yg keren. 👍👍

[@RobertoAFernandez]

It begins with the Adagio of the Concierto de Aranjuez, by Spanish composer Joaquin Rodrigo, in contrabass and flute. Beautiful.

[@brucekuehn4031]

Yes, that is his all the way up to 2:30 and I’m always a little disappointed when credit is not given. Written for classical guitar and orchestra by Rodrigo back in 1939. Chick was born in 1941. Also used on Sketches of Spain from Miles Davis and Gil Evans in 1960 without the knowledge or permission of the original composer. Señor Rodrigo died in 1999 at the age of 97. This melody was his most well known work.

[@metothemoon1227]

Waouh 👏💙

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊 Me!

[@1marttie]

Again thank you so much!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanks for tuning in!

[@user-sg5jg6eh9c]

Wow 😮

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@jefftasch]

Two thumbs way up!!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊😎 Jeffrey!

[@GjaP_242]

'Corea has made no secret for his love of Spanish, Latin and flamenco music. In 1972 he debuted perhaps his most well-known composition, “Spain,” inspired by Joaquin Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez. The piece has been recorded countless times since, including versions by de Lucía and Tito Puente.' Source: Concord Music

[@lauracastilloruiz9471]

Fantásticos 👏👏👏👏👏👏❤️❤️❤️❤️😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️😘😘

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi laura! 👍

[@elieldedeazevedosantos8533]

Uma das minhas canções favoritas. Parece que o mundo inteiro toca essa Spain. USA, Spain, Brasil, África e etc.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🎶🎶🎶🎶a linguagem da alma em todo o mundo.

[@jimbosteen2935]

Really cool and fun

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Jimbo!

[@yaraimacoromotobrachobasab6705]

Bravisimo!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Gracias, yaraima!

[@kaipirinha9788]

unglaublich 🤯

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😎 Kai!

[@janetremsing6988]

😲‼️👍

[@jonshannon7096]

Some unusual textures and harmonies with this arrangement. Some very interesting inner workings within the interplay between sections.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Jon! That is tipical for Mike Abene, who arranged this tune.

[@joeldir]

Fantástico. Ficou muito bom o timbre com os euphonios.👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Joemusic! Muito obrigado!

[@neekonsaadat2532]

So beautiful

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Welcome to our channel, Neekon! Do you already know this tune of Chick Corea played by the WDR BIG BAND? kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJLcd5-ihNp-oK8

[@ulischuenemann2467]

Toll wie immer

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏 Uli!

[@tomassuby1740]

Braaaaaaavoooooo👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🙏🙏 Tomas!

[@misskitty4262]

Wow 🤩

[@halimnegadi797]

Encore une très belle reprise

[@WDRBIGBAND]

merci, Halim!

[@davesax11]

Wunderbar!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏 davesax11!