Toots Thielemans was, of course, first and foremost known as a phenomenal performer. But he was also the composer of more than 250 compositions. Many of the pieces originated in the 1950s, when he was contracted by the then national public radio monthly to compose new...
The WDR Big Band is currently the most important European big band and that is reflected in the numerous Grammy awards it has won in recent years. Each member of the big band is a soloist with their own timbre, which makes the orchestra’s sound unique. The WDR Big...
Credits: The New York City Jazz Record – september 2022 Toots Thielemans was born in Brussels (this is his centennial year) and, as a boy, was drawn to the music heard locally. Playing accordion, he became exposed to a wider variety after moving with his family...
