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Lucerne Jazz Orchestra: Oaktree

Read "Oaktree" reviewed by Matthew Aquiline


Since its inception in 2007, the Lucerne Jazz Orchestra has established itself as one of Europe's most innovative ensembles operating within the contemporary big band idiom. Currently consisting of a vocalist (Karin Meier) and 17 musicians under the musical direction of David Grottschreiber, the group has consistently collaborated with fellow trailblazers and featured works by young composers dispersed throughout Europe, all in an attempt to revise and progress the very musical language from which it originated. Oaktree, the group's sixth ...

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Album Review

Lucerne Jazz Orchestra: Oaktree

Read "Oaktree" reviewed by Budd Kopman


Although the Lucerne Jazz Orchestra was formed in 2007 and has had five releases to its credit, it is virtually unknown on this side of the pond, being overshadowed by the NDR Big Band and the WDR Big Band. This state of affairs ought to be corrected with Oaktree, a marvelous release in every aspect. First, the quality of the recording is superb, allowing for the precision of the ensemble, as well as the quality of the arrangements, ...


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