(ENG)
It was again a blast with that band! We had a project week focused on the music of Kenny Clarke/Francy Boland Big Band, included recording day and final concert in the Bundesakademie Trossingen. First evening started with a live interview of bass trombone player Erik van Lier and trumpet player Manfred Schoof who were two members in the Clarke/Boland Big Band. Jiggs Whigham, the conductor of our band was also interviewed and could compare well the differences between Clarke/Boland Big Band and the Kurt Edelhagen Orchestra, which is today the WDR Big Band. Sections were coached by Erik van Lier (trombone), Benny Brown (trumpets), Klaus Graf (saxes), Tobias Back Haus & Sebastian Sternal (Rhythm Section). During the week we also visited the holy studio MPS in Villingen. We could listen to nice recordings and could see how they record bands in the old days. Our concert was a blast and is also recorded by the Detmolder Tonmeister. Some songs will be in the Radio of WDR. Infos are coming soon. Now looking forward to perform this program on different stages in Germany. Thanks to the whole management of BuJazzO and all wonderful musicians!