Results for "WDR big band"

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Happy Birthday Herbie Hancock! Recognizing birthdays of Gene Ammons, Joshua Espinoza, and Others; New Music From Kurt Elling, Spyro Gyra, and More

by David W. Daniels
April 21, 2026

Herbie Hancock turned 86 on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Recognition of his musical contributions to albums by Donald Byrd, Jackie Mclean, the Pointer Sisters, and others. New music as named above, also from Michael Dease, Jeremy Pelt, Javon Jackson, and more. Playlist Eddie Henderson “Discoveries" from Inside Out (Capricorn) 00:00 Donald Byrd “Requiem" from ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Palle Mikkelborg, NO(w) Beauty, Kris Davis, Vitor Araújo & More

by Ludovico Granvassu
February 24, 2026

Here's an focusing on Orchestras, Big Bands and String Quartets, at the intersection of jazz, classical, folk and Brazilian music.Happy listening!Playlist Ben Allison “Mondo Jazz Theme (feat. Ted Nash & Pyeng Threadgill)" 0:00 Vitor Araújo, Metropole Orkest, Jacomo Bairos “Toque N. 6 (Live in Amsterdam)" Toro (Risco) 0:16 Host talks 7:07 Kurt ...

Article: Interview

Mark Lettieri: Expanding Boundaries

by Mike Jacobs
February 2, 2026

In the years since Mark Lettieri first sat down with All About Jazz, much has changed--and, in a sense, much has not. At the time of that (2020 interview), Lettieri had a budding solo career, but was still primarily known as being part of Snarky Puppy's (SP) formidable six-string triumvirate (along with fellow guitarists Bob Lanzetti ...

Article: Radio & Podcasts

Best of 2025-The Outernet, garaj Mahal, Varun Das, Grand Discovery, Commodore

by Len Davis
January 11, 2026

The best of 2025 and new releases. Pure Fusion and Jazz Rock with The Outernet from Melbourne, to Japan's dynamic Jizue, this collection brings together an exceptional lineup of global talent. LA-based guitarist Max Walker and New York drummer Varun Das deliver precision and power with fine jazz-rock interplay, joined by Nashville's Mr. Mayo for a ...

Article: Year in Review

I Dischi del 2025 secondo Ludovico Granvassu

by Ludovico Granvassu
January 5, 2026

Immortalare la bellezza e la varietà del jazz pubblicato nel 2025 attraverso una “top ten" appare tanto arduo, vano--e alla fine deludente--quanto cercare di fotografare un tramonto sulla costiera amalfitana usando una rudimentale fotocamera digitale e facendo un forellino sul copriobiettivo. Certo, una foto verrà scattata. Potrebbe persino dimostrare che eri lì, in quel momento, quando ...

Article: Year in Review

Ludovico Granvassu's Garden Of Jazzy Delights 2025

by Ludovico Granvassu
January 3, 2026

Capturing the breathtaking beauty, range, and diversity of jazz released in 2025 through a list of “10 best albums" feels as challenging, vain--and ultimately disappointing--as trying to photograph the Grand Canyon at sunset by placing a pinhole in front of a rudimentary digital camera's lens. Sure, a picture will be taken. It might even prove you ...

Album

Plans & Drawers

By Florian Ross

Label: Toy Piano Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Catania; ELD1; Clapham Junction; Lore; Think Out Loud; Here, My Love; Surf & Turf; Now And Then And Now Again; 1988; Body & Soul.

Album

Big Band Bass

By WDR Big Band

Label: Bass Lion
Released: 2025
Track listing: Sonatinita; In The Hills; Blue Ballon; Kléopatre’s Secret; You Can Call Him Maestro; Dahlia Garden; The Baron's Dilemma; Sergio.

Album

Interaction

By Anat Cohen

Label: Anzic Records
Released: 2025
Track listing: Shufla de Shufla; Catch of the Day (For A&M); Tiger Rag; Naked Truth Pt. 2; Festive Minor; Trills & Thrills; Footsteps & Smiles.

Video

Auld Lang Syne

Featuring the music of WDR Big Band
Duration: 04:08
December 28, 2025

New Year’s gives us the chance to combine the best of the past year with hopes for the coming period. Similarly, the (Westdeutscher Rundfunk) WDR Big Band and WDR Symphony Orchestra here give us a remarkably blended jazz/classical arrangement of Auld Lang Syne. Bask in the closed voice swells, advanced chordal extensions, contrapuntal motion, string and horn timbres, and gentle lilt offered by arranger Jörg Achim Keller and conductor Cristian Mǎcelaru. In the year ahead, may your music be a canvas where the stars take hold.