Name: John & Joey - WDR Big Band feat. Joey Alexander
Start: 2025-02-16T20:00:00
Location: Historische Stadthalle Wuppertal GmbH

The WDR Big Band is set to captivate jazz enthusiasts with a series of enthralling performances in 2025. Featuring a blend of seasoned maestros and promising young talents, the line-up promises a vibrant journey through jazz's diverse landscapes. From Florian Ross's 'Plans & Drawers' reviving hidden compositions to Marshall Gilkes's introspective 'Cyclic Journey,' and from Joey Alexander's profound artistry to the vocal harmonies of Les Brünettes, these events offer an unparalleled musical experience. Join us as we delve into the heart of these groundbreaking performances.

Embarking on a Musical Odyssey: WDR Big Band's Stellar Line-Up for 2025

The WDR Big Band is set to dazzle audiences with a vibrant series of concerts featuring young jazz talents and seasoned musicians alike. Embracing a diverse lineup, these events will spotlight emerging stars like saxophonist Simon Comté and pianist Joey Alexander while celebrating the profound musical contributions of seasoned artists such as Chris Potter. From exploring jazz standards with a twist to showcasing the extraordinary versatility of the Hammond organ, these performances promise a rich tapestry of sound and an unforgettable journey through contemporary jazz landscapes.

A Symphony of Young Talent: WDR Big Band's Dynamic Jazz Explorations

Joey Alexander

John Clayton

WDR Big Band

While the classical music scene is teeming with real or PR-generated child prodigies, the phenomenon of the highly gifted young musician in jazz is the great exception. One person to whom this attribute actually applies is Joey Alexander, born in Bali in 2003. Even at kindergarten age he was sitting at the piano and playing by ear music by Thelonious Monk, which he knew from his father's records. At the age of eleven he recorded his first record, and today he is a musician with his own band and his own voice in jazz. John Clayton says of him: "He is now 21 years old. But he is not only dazzling or impressive. He is also musically very profound. Where this depth comes from remains a mystery for most jazz musicians who play with him." Now the young pianist is coming to the WDR Big Band for the first time, and this project is being led by John Clayton, who has been considered one of the most experienced and renowned arrangers in jazz for years. 

John & Joey - WDR Big Band feat. Joey Alexander

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