Description
Title: Homecoming
Artist: Vince Mendoza
Label: Sunnyside
Product Type: COMPACT DISCS
UPC: 016728149624
Genre: Jazz
Release Date: 2017-09-29
Number of Discs: 1
2017 release. For Homecoming, there was only one guideline: All compositions had to be by Vince Mendoza. The second condition was set by the Vince himself: He wanted to use only newly written pieces – and it goes without saying – they were made to measure for the WDR Big Band. The band appreciated his high level of commitment. The recording shows, that permanently employed musicians of a broadcasting house orchestra, working in a well-organized setting, are not necessarily just “”finishing a project”” but can be inspired and at ease when performing. There is no hint of this tiring theme/solo/solo/solo/theme-pattern as Vince Mendoza is a true master of the organic form and the musical arc, a master of densely interwoven musical thoughts. The six- to nine minutes long compositions are complex and intensive without being excessive – on the contrary: the music breathes.
Tracks:
1.1 Keep It Up
1.2 Little Voice
1.3 Choros #3
1.4 Homecoming
1.5 Amazonas
1.6 One Time One
1.7 Daybreak
Audio Sample:
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