Neal Hefti - Splanky | WDR BIG BAND

[@Eupher6]

Wonderful acknowledgement by Raphael to Al Grey. The plunger puts the trombone in another world and Raphael captures it beautifully. Ab/Fmi isn't an easy key to solo in, especially while holding a plunger and manipulating it. Great sound and technique, Raphael!

[@megwatts1903]

I just love the way rhythm guitar and bass sound like one entity. Pure Basie style. Tight.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻

[@megwatts1903]

@@WDRBIGBAND The horn players get all the glory but the rhythm section sells the goods. Special nod to James Chirillo (Tacoma boy, here).

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your blatant attention. It's good for our rhythm section.

[@megwatts1903]

@@WDRBIGBAND You're very welcome. I'm a drummer and guitarist, so biased...

[@WDRBIGBAND]

@megwatts1903 👍🙏🏻🎶

[@davidburckhardt7672]

Frank's solo re-arranged ! Sooooooo classy, guys !

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx, David!

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Always love Hefti and Basie. Hefti and WDR, too! And flute/Harmon mute trumpets soli is one of my favorite sounds.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Great, Michael!

[@boulejazz]

I like the brighter tempo. It's still slightly back on the beat (Basie style) and grooves hard with great solos.

[@galinakrivulin6767]

Catching up. You cannot go wrong with WDR Big Band. So lovely, always elegant,classy smooth jazz. Thank you.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Happy New Year, Galina! Stay tuned there will be more staff during the next time!

[@galinakrivulin6767]

@@WDRBIGBAND Thank you. Happy 2023!

[@gsco82]

Nice composition by Hefti, very well played, as usual, by this band. I liked the 3 note 'Basie" ending.

[@fabiocalzavarasax]

Great tune & great attangrment of a classical masterpiece… maybe a litle bit too fast… but only for my personal opinion ❤🙏🏻🔝wdr Bigband 🔝❤️🙏🏻

[@dan-andreivasilescu228]

Masterpiece from an outstanding band, happy 2023, folks🎉✨🎊🙏💐

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Happy New Year, Dan-Andrei!

[@crazy_doc2816]

Das swingt heftig! Saugute Rhythmusgruppe, präzise Bläsersätze, super Soli, entspannter Swing!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hey danke dir und willkommen auf unserem Kanal, crazy_doc!

[@Eupher6]

Das hätte ich auch sagen sollen!

[@Wh0kill3dDarXius_]

Mon contrôle de musique porte sur sa et je n’arrive pas a arrêter de l’écouter !! Encore une masteclass

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Some days have passed...do you still listen to the song:)?

[@Joseph_Official]

Oh Yeah! 🎶🎷

[@maloneap64]

Mr. Basie would be so proud of WDR here with Splanky ❤❤❤❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you very much!

[@stephenperring8163]

Two thumbs up to a lovely arrangement and a great band - love it.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thanx!

[@brucekuehn4031]

Nice and easy, light and bouncy - Hefti/Basie. Sweet!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Yep, Bruce!

[@ozzie-sk9dh]

Shout out for the big swingin' James Chirillo on guitar

[@kristoferpersson1614]

love that tempo...

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@roucasnine]

Très bonne interprétation ! Le swing est présent...🎶🎵

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Merci beaucoup!

[@johnjames98]

This sounds like a cross between The Groove Merchant and Splanky - no complaints whatsoever! It's friggin swinging!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🎶

[@lauracastilloruiz9471]

Fabulosos 👏👏👏😍😍😘😘😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍😊 laura!

[@MDCB1]

GOOD!!!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@1981TURBOTRANSAM1]

Such a great classic number to both listen to and of course play,Great to hear a different take and arrangement on it. Love this band.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, 1981TURBOTRANSAM1!

[@lessonwithcraig]

…it’s got that “ROUTE 66” VIBE..👍🏻😎 Thanks 🇺🇸

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Craig! So stay on your way:)

[@WDRBIGBAND]

...Craig, - on our musical way..?!

[@pianistshowtoplaycompimpro8093]

Great arrangement and performance!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Pianists:How! Thank you and welcome to our channel!

[@raymondkarlsson9794]

Great performance and very inspiring!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Hi Raymond! Thanx!

[@ccgotou]

very goooood!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Gotou! Welcome to our channel!!

[@cheri238]

❤️💯🌹

[@nemo227]

I think this performance would have pleased Neal Hefti.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻

[@mimilazar2002]

♥

[@achillecalise8101]

SPLANKY IS PAUL HELLER & PAUL HELLER IS SPLANKY👍👌👊👏

[@jeanpierrecarpentier]

Hard driven fun

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😉

[@MrJohannes1947]

This is the real thing!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Yes, MrJohannes1947!

[@danielgraber6365]

Where is Karolina?

[@WDRBIGBAND]

She took a sabbatical year in 2022.

[@bobsteiner9209]

I think of the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra as the best in the world today, but after hearing this I'm not so sure....

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😉

[@dmswanson5694]

As is.

[@jukesjointOG]

I wanted to like this, but the constant modulations are too much. They never get to a shout chorus, which, by the end, your soul is begging for.

[@josephsudlersr.7854]

Got to slow the pocket down ,good tenor solo

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, joseph!

[@jefft022]

I thought so too...this tune has such a great grove just a bit slower.

[@twayburn]

@@jefft022 ?

[@jefft022]

Why the question. Tell me this tune does not grove better here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/m36tgHqehNeaqLc

[@saxman7131]

Swingin AF.

[@Eupher72120]

One absolutely irrefutable fact -- both the Count and Neal Hefti would be immensely pleased with this performance. Swinging all the way, based on the blues. Solos individual, not covered. Al Grey -- same, same. It is HARD to solo with a plunger -- don't ask me how I know. LOL

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😎

[@richardschultz2413]

Hefti…soooo tasty

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊

[@ftjam5783]

I think that Count Basie would approve! Good job!🎶🎼🎹🎺🎷🥁😊

[@WDRBIGBAND]

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