The WDR Big Band posted this tune recently. Some contemplative big band….
From the YouTube info: “The WDR BIG BAND plays ‘Young Blood’ (composer: Gerry Mulligan / arranger Jörg Achim Keller) under the direction of Jörg Achim Keller. Solos are played by Rob Bruynen on trumpet, Paul Heller on tenor saxophone and Karolina Strassmayer on alto saxophone. Live recording of the concert ‘Mr Mulligan's Concert Jazz’ at the Kölner Philharmonie (October 2023).”
Jörg Achim Keller is a German drummer who has played with the hr Bigband and the NDR Big Band. He is leader on 3 albums released with NDRBB from 2002-09. Discogs.
The WDR Big Band is a project of WDR Broadcasters in Cologne, Germany. They have released >75 albums since 1979, and have won 4 Grammys with 6 nominations. YouTube channel (please subscribe); website ; Discogs
Four posts below about seven WDR Big Band albums: with trombonist Marshall Gilkes; 4 albums of Steve et Gadd al & Bob Mintzer collaborations; with arranger Chuck Owens; with bassist Ron Carter. 😎
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