THE ABSTRACT TRUTH BIG BAND

The Blues and the Abstract Truth” was a seminal album, recorded in February 1961, featuring material composed and arranged by the iconic saxophonist Oliver Nelson. After more than 50 years it still sounds fresh and vibrant with a unique approach to harmony and melodic improvisation. The big band today will be directed by Jörg Achim Keller, currently the musical director of the NDR Radio Big Band in Hamburg, previously MD of HR Radio Big Band (Frankfurt). He is one of the most respected and sought after writers in Europe and has written and/or conducted for productions that featured the likes of Chet Baker, Joe Pass, Eliane Elias, Michael Brecker, Jack Bruce and Mike Stern. Jörg´s version of The Blues And The Abstract Truth was originally written for the German HR Radio Big Band (Frankfurt) and is a contemporary update, expanded for 17-piece big band. It uses some of the soloistic read more...