Jazz
Ab Schaap Sax (Tenor)
Ack Van Rooijen Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Albert Beltman Clarinet, Coordination, Sax (Alto)
Bert Van Dijk Trombone
Dick Kuijs Producer
Eric Ineke Drums
Erik Veldkamp Trumpet
Frans Van Der Hoeven Bass
Hans Meijdam Sax (Alto)
Hansjorg Fink Trombone
Ilja Reijngoud Trombone
Jan Hollander Trumpet
Jan Oosthof Trumpet
Jan Voogd Bass
Jerry Van Rooijen Leader, Arranger
John Ruocco Sax (Tenor), Clarinet
Marjorie Barnes Vocals
Martijn Sohier Trombone
Mike Booth Trumpet
Nils Van Haften Sax (Baritone), Clarinet (Bass)
Peter Van Soest Trumpet
Rob Madna Piano
Rob Van Bavel Piano, Reconstruction
Ruud Breuls Trumpet
The Dutch Jazz Orchestra Group Main Performer
Tijmen Zinkhaan Mixing, Engineer
Toon Roos Sax (Tenor)
It is surprising that decades passed following Billy Strayhorn's death in 1967 before anyone started seriously exploring the treasure trove of arrangements by the talented composer and arranger. What is especially unusual about these 14 charts is that they are all standards rather than his own compositions, and many of them make their recording debut on this release by the Dutch Jazz Orchestra, heard on their second CD devoted exclusively to his writing. An extended treatment of "Autumn in New York" focuses on John Ruocco's birdlike clarinet solo, while "I'll Remember April" isn't a runaway vehicle (as in most bop charts) but has an easygoing, loping gait. Strayhorn's writing for the horns and reeds is impeccable on every number. Singer Marjorie Barnes adds her thoughtful vocals to four tracks, shining particularly on the unusual chart of "Yesterdays." Strayhorn fans will be delighted to learn that the Dutch Jazz Orchestra already has two more CDs in the pipeline to follow up their first two ventures into little known Strayhorn scores, so it is likely that they will want to acquire all of their recordings in this series. ~ Ken Dryden, All Music Guide |
