Lionel Loueke & WDR BIG BAND - African Soul | Full Concert

Lionel Loueke (vocals, guitar) performs his own compositions with the WDR BIG BAND under the direction of chief conductor Bob Mintzer (arrangements). Sebastian Nickoll is a guest percussionist. Produced as part of the WDR JAZZCLUB concert "African Soul" at the WDR Studios Bocklemünd / Cologne (December 2022). 00:00:00 - Virgin Forest Benny's Tune 00:13:13 - Benny's Tune 00:26:40 - Stranger In The Mirror 00:34:00 - Mivakpola 00:43:35 - Aziza Dance 00:54:53 - Farafina 01:08:00 - Molika 01:19:03 - Vivi 01:27:35 - Pure Thought 01:39:55 - Freedom Dance The internationally award-winning guitarist Lionel Loueke comes from Benin in West Africa. His strongly rhythmic music with its thoroughly independent sound can be heard on numerous albums, including those on the renowned jazz label Blue Note. Loueke's bands regularly feature renowned soloists such as Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter and Esperanza Spalding. More about the WDR BIG BAND: www.facebook.com/wdrbigband/ www.wdr-bigband.de/ WDR BIG BAND Johan Hörlén - alto saxophone Pascal Bartoszak - 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 Ricky Rodriquez, bass Sebastian Nickoll, percussion Arnd Richter - Manager WDR Big Band Christian Schmitt - Sound Engineer / Recording Producer Walter Platte - Sound Engineer Nils Schröder - Sound engineer Michaela Höck - sound engineer Peter Krachten - Director

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