The WDR BIG BAND plays “The Triumphant Birds” under the direction of Vince Mendoza (composer). Solos are played by Andy Hunter on trombone and Paul Heller on tenor saxophone. Recorded live as part of the concert “WDR Big Band feat. Vince Mendoza Composer In Residence” at the WDR Funkhaus / Cologne (May 2024).

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WDR BIG BAND:
Johan Hörlén alto saxophone
Karolina Strassmayer alto saxophone
Ben Fitzpatrick tenor saxophone
Paul Heller tenor saxophone
Jens Neufang baritone saxophone
Ludwig Nuss trombone
Raphael Klemm trombone
Andy Hunter trombone
Mattis Cederberg bass trombone
Andy Haderer trumpet
Wim Both trumpet
Rob Bruynen trumpet
Ruud Breuls trumpet
John Goldsby bass
Billy Test piano
Hans Dekker drums
Peter Tiehuis guitar
Rhani Krija percussion

Arnd Richter Manager WDR BIG BAND
Christian Schmitt Tonmeister / Recording Producer
Walter Platte sound engineer
Reiner Kühl sound engineer