We're looking forward to soon once again reunite with the great Maria Schneider for a concert in Berlin. Here's a clip from the last time Maria was in Studio 4. "Wyrgly" is an original composition by Maria, from her 1994 album "Evanescence". It features Paul Heller on tenor sax, Ludwig Nuss on trombone and Paul Shigihara on guitar, not to mention the tasty brush work by our drummer Hans Dekker. Recorded live in Studio 4, conducted by Maria Schneider. -------------- Wir freuen uns auf ein baldige
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Here's another clip with Maria Schneider, a repost of an old video from 2015, when Maria was with us for the second instalment of "Maria's Masterpieces". This is "Gumba Blue", from Maria's 1994 album "Evanescence". Our version features Shannon Barnett on trombone, Ruud Breuls on trumpet, Gary Versace on accordion, and Karolina Strassmayer on alto sax. recorded live in Studio 4. | WDR Big Band
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26K views · 99 reactions | For tonight's "Throwback Thursday" we're going back to 2006 and a clip with the fantastic Maria Schneider. This is Maria's original tune "Hang Gliding", featuring Gary Versace on accordion, and Paul Heller on tenor sax. #TBT | WDR Big Band | Facebook
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Here's a lovely composition by the wonderful Maria Schneider, "Allégresse"(from Maria's third album, by the same name). This live clip features Gary Versace on accordeon and Olivier Peters on tenor sax. Enjoy, and stay safe! | WDR Big Band
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Here's another beautiful piece by Maria Schneider., "Choro Dançado", from Maria's 2004 album "Concert In The Garden". It's the first movement of the suite "Three Romances" and features Gary Versace on accordeon. Recorded live in Viersen, 2006. | WDR Big Band
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