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Klaus Henner Russius reads E. T. A. Hoffmann’s «Das Märchen vom Nussknacker» The Nutcracker Suite was Ellington’s first album-length project dedicated to the work of another composer – so it fits perfectly with our seasonal theme, the art of arranging. But that’s not the only thing that makes this recording special in his discography. Looking […]

If little more than a year passes before the ZJO invites a guest for the second time, the premiere must have been a complete success: In November 2022, British-Nigerian vocalist and songwriter Ola Onabulé performed with the ZJO for the first time, and now he’s visiting again. Especially since the collaboration between Ola and Ed […]

Gil Evans’ «New Bottle Old Wine» The Zurich Jazz Orchestra will present the complete program of the original arrangements of Gil Evans’ classic album “New Bottle Old Wine” from 1958, with alto saxophone soloist Karolina Strassmayer interpreting the parts originally played by Cannonball Adderley. Compositions such as “King Porter Stomp”, “St. Louis Blues” and “Round […]