The WDR BIG BAND plays “Symphony No. 9, Movement 4, (Ode)” by Ludwig van Beethoven under the direction of Christian Elsässer (arrangement). Solos are played by Billy Test on piano and Jens Neufang on baritone saxophone. Produced live as part of the concert “Big Band Beethoven” at the Kölner Philharmonie (March 2024).

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WDR BIG BAND
Johan Hörlén - alto saxophone
Karolina Strassmayer - alto saxophone
Ben Fitzpatrick - 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
Rob Bruynen - trumpet
Wim Both - trumpet
Ruud Breuls - trumpet
Hans Dekker - drums
Billy Test - piano
John Goldsby - bass
Bjørn Solli - guitar

Arnd Richter - Manager WDR Big Band
Christian Schmitt - Tonmeister / Recording Producer
Walter Platte - sound engineer
Nils Schröder - sound engineer