Turning Thoughts - Chris Muller Bigband - Audio CD (Arrives in 50 days)

Assumably the youngest big band on the Dutch block these days! Composer and conductor Chris Muller is guiding Jazz Gen Next into a world of orchestral jazz, inspired by the likes of Christian McBride and Gordon Goodwin Big Phat Band. Besides 8 originals by Chris Muller there are 2 well known compositions on the album, such as Yes or No by legendary Wayne Shorter, featuring Jasper Blom on tenor. In 2021 one of his dreams came true when pianist, composer, and arranger Chris Muller brought together eighteen musicians in Amsterdam to form the Chris Muller Bigband. The band has grown to be one of the youngest professional big bands in the Netherlands and consists of the greatest talents in the Dutch jazz scene. The youthful character of the band is complemented by the bandmembers’ experience, who are active in various Dutch orchestras. Several musicians regularly appear in the Jazz Orchestra of the Concertgebouw en het Metropole Orkest. Also, many band members have played in the Nationaal Jeugd Jazz Orkest en het Jong Metropole at both national and international venues. The goal of the Chris Muller Bigband is to conserve and enrich the Dutch big band culture. With original work and arrangements by Chris Muller, the band simultaneously respects the traditional big band energy and flirts with modern sounds, never losing the swing and groove. Together with the young and energetic appearance of the band this will offer audiences inspiring, innovative concerts. With this, the band will make jazz more accessible for a wide audience and younger generations. Saxophones: Miguel Valente, Jeline Weening, Oleg Tkachenko, Fleur Peereboom, Pepijn Mouwen. Trumpets: Alvaro Jimenez, Pablo Castillo, Álvaro Rey, Oleg Prilutsky, Dima Loginov. Trombones: Bart Bergmans, Maarten Combrink, Matteo Paggi, Jeroen Vermazeren. Rhythm: Yannik Sieburg (guitar), Ton Felices (bass), Tim Hennekes (drums). Chris Muller: piano, compositions/arrangements, conducting.

Label: Zennez Records | Origin: Holland