Vince Mendoza & WDR BIG BAND - Composer in Residence | Concert

The WDR BIG BAND plays a series of new tailor-made arrangements for the WDR BIG BAND under the direction of Vince Mendoza. He has been working together regularly as “Composer in Residence” since 2016. His collaboration with the band began in the early nineties with the production “Jazzpaña”, which was nominated twice for the GRAMMY. The concert was recorded live at the WDR Funkhaus / Cologne (May 2024).
00:00:00 Moonchild
00:10:39 The Triumphant Birds
00:18:50 Poem of the Moon
00:31:42 Sonatina
00:38:40 Quixote
00:45:15 Amen Amen Amen
00:58:59 Pieces of a Puzzle
01:05:40 Our Friend John
01:16:52 Choros #3
01:25:40 Gracias
More about the WDR BIG BAND:
www.wdr-bigband.de
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WDR BIG BAND
Johan Hörlén - alto saxophone
Karolina Strassmayer - 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
John Goldsby - bass
Peter Tiehuis - guitar
Rhani Krija - percussion
Arnd Richter - Manager WDR Big Band
Christian Schmitt - Tonmeister / Recording Producer
Walter Platte - sound engineer

[@thierrydumas]

Bonjour à tous, c'est toujours un régal de démarrer la journée avec WDR Big Band surtout avec une belle surprise comme cette composition. Merci aux amis musiciens et tout le staff

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Nous espérons que le reste de ta journée a continué à être très agréable ! Merci d'avoir regardé !

[@stuartgraham7576]

Just wonderful as always. I'm going to miss the great John Goldsby when he retires. The soul of the band.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻

[@ElenaPetropavlovska]

Это великолепно!!!!!! Теперь этот концерт один из самых моих любимых! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👌👌👌

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Замечательно, мы рады это слышать! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@SuperDonLong]

It must be joyous to play in an ensemble that listens to their bandmates as these master craftspeople do. Mr. Mendoza is such a steady hand at the helm. What could possibly be better?

[@WDRBIGBAND]

In any case, we really enjoy being part of the WDR BIG BAND.

[@galinakrivulin6767]

Having a fabulous time watching the live recorded concert (again). You never cease to amaze me. An amazing American composer,arranger,conductor, 7 times Grammy Awards winner Vince Mendoza leading great WDR Big Band is undeniably good at it. Thank you all.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Galina! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@galinakrivulin6767]

@@WDRBIGBAND My pleasure.

[@ivanavdulov]

Браво гитаристу!Супер,вкусно!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻

[@evertonnascimento968]

Música instrumental em altíssimo nível, na melhor qualidade!! Sensacional!! Um grande abraço aqui do Brasil! 🇧🇷

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Muito obrigado!

[@klaus7114]

Tolles Konzert! Vielen Dank WDR Bigband, es ist immer eine große Freude euch zu hören und zu sehen... LG vom Niederrhein 😊

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Und dir herzlichen Dank fürs stete Zuschauen, Klaus! Musikalische Grüße aus Köln

[@paulbelfrage876]

Lovely job on the tenor solo, and nice to see 2nd chair getting a solo blow too!! Lovely job by all! 😊😊😊

[@dfcordovez]

Superb, Fabuloso…I’m acquainted with his music since JazzPaña…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🔝🎶

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻🎶

[@pedroleal7118]

Sweet ! Sounds very good as usual! TY!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for watching!

[@michaelbereckis]

Great!

[@Stubummer]

Awesome!!!...as usual!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@uwekeller6217]

What a delight!

[@massimolattanzi9753]

Great composer and arranger..

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊

[@robertrwatson]

Amazing performances as always-I hope you’ll be posting your December schedule soon so I can reserve tickets! ❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Stay tuned, it will be soon online!

[@hornsby5533]

Ich höre erst die ersten Minuten und bin schon begeistert! 😊

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Dann bitte unbedingt weiterhören 😉

[@hornsby5533]

@@WDRBIGBAND jede Minute ein Genuss

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊

[@GYMusic]

Finest band in any land! So tight.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@lessonwithcraig]

No Words… 🥲 ✌🏻🫶🏻 🫵🏻

[@WDRBIGBAND]

...but music...and a cup of coffee?

[@lessonwithcraig]

@@WDRBIGBAND a cup of Coffee indeed. 👍🏻😁

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😉

[@thaddaeuswilson3248]

Don’t know what to say but great sound, relaxing, music to just meditate snd get lost in the would. Where you are you don’t know.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

A great way to start a wonderful day!

[@seandennis3148]

A splendid concert! My vote is for, yes, Vince please write at least choros 1& 2. 🎼🖱🖖

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😉