Dave Stryker feat. by WDR BIG BAND: Blues Strut

+++ CD Release on 1st of May 2020: Dave Stryker with Bob Mintzer & The WDR BIG BAND "Blue Soul" +++ Blue Soul is a collaboration between guitarist Dave Stryker, saxophonist and arranger Bob Mintzer and the WDR Big Band. This is a unique project putting Stryker’s soulful guitar in front of a world-class big band led by MIntzer’s creative arrangements and playing. After several appearances as a guest with Dave Stryker’s Organ Trio, saxophonist Bob Mintzer had the idea to arrange some of Dave’s music to feature him with the ensemble. Bob thought Stryker’s hip takes on ‘70s pop tunes from his Eight Track series as well as his originals would be a good fit for the dynamic big band. In March of 2019, Dave was invited to Germany for a week of rehearsing, recording and performing with the WDR Big Band, the result of which is Blue Soul. “Bob is one of the best musicians and people I know,” said Stryker. “I’ve been a fan of his playing since my early days in New York City, and to get the chance to have Bob arrange and play my music with the incredible WDR Big Band is a huge thrill and honor.” More about Dave Stryker: davestryker.com More about WDR BIG BAND: http://www.wdr-bigband.de   / wdrbigband   WDR BIG BAND Johan Hörlén - alto saxophone Karolina Strassmayer - alto saxophone Olivier Peters - tenor saxophone Paul Heller - tenor saxophone Jens Neufang - baritone saxophone Ludwig Nuss - trombone Philipp Schittek - 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 Friederike Darius - Manager WDR Big Band Christian Schmitt - sound engineer Walter Platte - sound engineer Jannis Lehnert - sound engineer