GEORGE GRUNTZ CONCERT JAZZ BAND 2008
Marvin Stamm, Tobias Weidinger, Tatum Greenblatt, Jack Walrath-trumpets, Dave Bargeron-euphonium, trombone, René Mosele, Gary Valente, Earl McIntyre-trombones, Howard Johnson-tuba, baritone sax, bass clarinet, Chris Hunter-alto sax, soprano sax, flute, Sal Giorgianni-alto sax, tenor sax, flute, Larry Schneider-tenor sax, soprano sax, flute, Scott Robinson-tenor sax, soprano sax, George Gruntz-piano, leader, Arie Volinez-bass, John Riley-drums
Pianist George Gruntz’s big band is comprised of top soloists only. Each of the players has a formidable reputation in the jazz world. Jack Walrath played trumpet in Charles Mingus’ successful quintet, Tatum Greenblatt is a favourite player of Wynton Marsalis, and Dave Bargeron reached a rock audience with Blood, Sweat & Tears. No wonder the ensembles of pianist Gruntz have reached the top of the Downbeat polls in the Big Band category for ten years straight. ’One of the most consistently challenging big bands in the business.’ (The Times). With support of Sarasin. Tonight the Bimhuis cafe-restaurant will be serving a buffet menu instead of its usual a-la-carte menu (€ 15, from 18.30). Reservations recommended: 020-7882158.