A hot and swinging big band orchestra

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Liner Notes for Würzburg Jazz Orchestra - Artistry in Rhythm - The Music of Stan Kenton - feat. Ed Partyka:
In spring 2005 I founded the âWürzburg Jazz Orchestraâ (WJO), which was meant to be the
successor of the âBig Band der Jazzinitiative Würzburgâ, for a special project namely the âTribute
to Don Ellis feat Thomas Ganschâ. Looking at it back now the development of the band has been
outstanding and, even for us, rather surprising. After the âDon Ellisâ-concert and besides several
other performances, we experienced another heyday during the jazz festival in Würzburg 2005
when we performed the suite âContinental Callâ, composed by Ed Partyka. Since January 2006
we have made regular guest appearances in âWürzburger Bockshornâ.
All these experiences and the positive critique have encouraged me and the band to continue. It
is an absolute pleasure introducing you to this Live-CD, which is our first contribution via a sound
carrier. Herewith, I would also like to promise to you that the WJO will do its best to still perform
extraordinary concerts and work on unique projects. However, for the time being,
I hope you will enjoy âArtristy in Rhythm â The Music of Stan Kentonâ and am looking forward to
greeting you at one of our up-coming concerts.
Markus Geiselhart â July 2006 Vienna, Austria
(founder and leader of the âWürzburg Jazz Orchestraâ)

As everybody knows, Europe has now become the creative center for large ensemble in jazz
(big band to the more mature generation). Germany has developed an especially healthy big
band scene and one of the most exciting additions to the scene is the WJO.
What sets the WJO apart from the rest is the bandâs ability to master a multitude of styles,
from the historical program presented on this recording through to very modern music written
specifically for the band. Iâve had the pleasure of working with the WJO on several occasions
and Iâm always impressed with the tight section work, outstanding soloists, musicality and the
enthusiasm of Markus Geiselhart and the entire WJO.
Iâm sure youâll be equally impressed â enjoy!
Ed Partyka â July 2006 Vienna, Austria
(member of the âVienna Art Orchestraâ, bandleader, composer and Kenton-expert)

Line up:
reeds:
Johannes Geiß
Matthias Zippel
Jürgen Zimmermann
Ralf Frohnhöfer
Dirk Orend
trumpets:
Tobias Weidinger
Florian Jechlinger
Felix Jechlinger
Klaus Wangorsch
Florian Brandl
trombones:
Oliver Witzel
Markus Geiselhart
Ingo Kürten
Thomas Gussner
basstrombones:
Ingo Mertens
Ed Partyka
rhythmsection:
guitar: Michael Arlt
piano: Thomas Klopfer
bass: Felix Wiegand
drums: Uwe Breunig