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Bayer Leverkusen Big Band
The Leverkusen Bayer Big Band is a regular at events such as the Leverkusen Jazztage jazz festival. It is part of the Bayer Wind Orchestra and plays swing, dance music and contemporary work composed for big bands. It also often accompanies well-known soloists.
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History
Willi Feyh, the header of the Bayer Wind Orchestra, founded the Big Band in 1970. From 1976 to 1991 the band leader was Fredy Arenz. It recorded a cross-section of its work on a first album in 1989. Since 1991 the band has been led by the saxophonist Jörg Kaufmann.
Something special
The Bayer Big Band regularly accompanies well-known soloists. They have included sax players Andrew White and Eddie Harris, trombonist Ulrich Juffa, guitarist Jim Hall, trumpeter Willie Thomas and singers Wilma Reasing and Uli Wewelsiep.
Contact and information
Dr. Friedhelm Risse
friedhelm.risse@bayermaterialscience.de
You will find further details about the ensemble and dates here: http://www.bayer-blasorchester.de/
The ensemble is responsible for the contents of the site to which the link refers.
friedhelm.risse@bayermaterialscience.de
You will find further details about the ensemble and dates here: http://www.bayer-blasorchester.de/
The ensemble is responsible for the contents of the site to which the link refers.
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