FAY CLAASSEN & WDR BIG BAND
Fay Claassen zang, Michael Abene dirigent, Johan Hörlen, Karolina Strassmayer, Olivier Peters, Paul Heller, Jens Neufang rieten, Tim Albright, Ludwig Nuss, Marschall Gilkes, Mattis Cederberg, Antti Rissanen trombone, Andy Haderer, Rob Bruynen, Wim Both, John Marshall, Christoph Moschberger, Klaus Osterloh trompet, Paul Shigihara gitaar, Frank Chasternier piano, John Goldsby bas, Hans Dekker drums
The much-praised collaboration between jazz vocalist Fay Claassen and the WDR Big Band on the CD Sing! will be continued on stage. For the album Fay Claassen selected songs by singers from both jazz and beyond who mean a great deal to her: Ella Fitzgerald for instance, as well as Björk and Joni Mitchell. Conductor and arranger is Michael Abene, known for his collaborations with Liza Minelli and Benny Goodman. ‘Claassen’s voice is irresistible. She moves through notes gracefully and light as a feather’ (NRC).