Chick Corea - Crystal Silence | WDR BIG BAND

The WDR BIG BAND features Karolina Strassmayer on the flute with "Crystal Silence" by Chick Corea. The WDR BIG BAND plays under the direction of Michael Abene (arranger). Produced in October 2021 at WDR Studio 4 / Cologne.
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WDR BIG BAND
Johan Hörlén - alto saxophone
Karolina Strassmayer- alto saxophone, flute
Jonathan Beshay - 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
AArnd Richter - Manager WDR Big Band
Christian Schmitt - sound engineer, recording producer
Walter Platte - sound engineer
Mattis Cederberg - camera, video editing, bass trombone

[@peterlaw201250]

I only wish that Chic could have been behind the conductor to hear this played....WOW. Karolina a big thank you for your playing from the heart in how you put this over to us.This has been one of my wow moments since I started to listen to this band a few years ago.And not forgetting those great camera crew, and that it was in B/W greatWhat a job you have each day to belong to this band,.Many thanks.Pete Law X Her Majesties Royal Marines Royal Yacht Band,now in NZ.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@Franck.Jazzman]

🎶🎶🎶What finesse of playing, clear as...crystal ✨ a piece always so captivating, bravo for this superb arrangement 🎼🌞

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻🎶Thank you for your kind words!

[@MikeJamesMedia]

I've always loved "Crystal Silence", and the band played it beautifully. Karolina Strassmayer's expressive playing on the flute is gorgeous. Well done, everyone! ❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Mike!

[@galinakrivulin6767]

Excellent Caroline’s solo! So perfectly played “Crystal Silence”!

[@sitarnut]

Karolina is always da Bomb!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😁

[@christiancholewa7828]

Wunderbar dieses Solo, die Verschmelzung und das "Aufgehen" Carolinas in die Musik und ihr Instrument ist fantastisch und nicht zu überhören ❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

😊🙏🏻

[@zinwah]

Beautiful arrangement and wonderful playing all round with sublime flute from Karolina. Many congratulations to all...

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻🎶

[@waltereicher7827]

Das Solo von Karolina ist einfach wundervoll. Du bist die allerbeste...so wie die gesamte Bigband. Liebe Grüße aus dem deutschsprachigen Belgien. Wir freuen uns schon auf das nächste Konzert mit der besten Bigband der Welt im alten Schlachthof zu Eupen.
Walter Eicher

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Vielen Dank für die lieben Worte!

[@marchandesermf2854]

Superbe interprétation ...Karolina à la flûte .....Sublime .....

[@peteryeoman8813]

Not many things border on perfection but that is one of them.I was spellbound by Karolinas' flute playing.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍😊

[@steveroy4119]

Awesome performance from all the musicans and of course from soloist Karolina Strassmayer. Wonderful arrangement so beautiful, thanks for sharing this studio recording moment.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words! 😊

[@valenticasanovas9074]

Chuck Corea estarà meravellat amb aquesta bellíssima versió. Felicitats i gràcies Artistes.!!!

[@pierrehumez2255]

Karolina merci et bravo félicitations pour cette interprétation ❤❤❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🙏🏻

[@stuartdryer1352]

Her tone and phrasing on flute. ❤❤❤❤ This is the tune that addicted me to jazz at age 16, c 1973.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Great story, thank you for that.

[@seandennis3148]

Karolina is a talented player. That was a delightful performance! Also a great arrangement by Michael Abene. 🎶🎧

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@malloryfrenkel1764]

Ein wunderbares Arrangement, das Flötensolo ist einmalig, wieder einmal ein besonderes Video der WDR Bigband! Danke!

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻

[@jeanpierrecarpentier]

Crystal perfection 😇💖💛💝

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you, Jean-Pierre!

[@cheri238]

Bravo 👏 👏👏👏, WDR Big Band, "Crystal Silence"
I need to hear this beautiful artistry today.
🙏❤️🌎🌿🕊🎶🎵🎶

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍🎶♥️

[@openreels]

I like the mood here; a bit of 60s/70s era. Nice work on the video, too! The wide screen, in black and white, really works with the musical mood.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you for your kind words!

[@SvetoslavAtanasov]

Amazing

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@juansanmartinfierro7813]

Gracias por ésta música de verdad.✨✨🙏 ✨✨

[@ahq6273]

wow

[@olivierherment1188]

Marvelous

[@marcovpicado]

Wow..what a performance.. magnificent ❤❤❤❤❤

[@BANDLDR]

Haunting in a fantastic way.
Cup muted trombone is underrated.

[@WDRBIGBAND]

👍

[@user-vd7bz6xs9v]

Проникновенно,нежно,музыкально!❤

[@WDRBIGBAND]

🙏🏻♥️

[@robertloe-mie3865]

Merci beaucoup !

[@danielsilverstone4673]

superb arrangement and performance

[@WDRBIGBAND]

Thank you!

[@laptcheung2717]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@ct7453]

Too many great parts in this to count.

[@tinotromba3538]

Karolina 10 e lode ❤

[@stevenhogenson840]

Bravo....superlatives are unnecessary.

[@Yetipfote]

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