The Danish Radio Big Band - XL-LX (2024) [Hi-Res]

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Artist:
Title: XL-LX
Year Of Release: 2024
Label: Storyville Records
Genre: Jazz
Quality: FLAC (tracks) [48kHz/24bit]
Total Time: 1:45:35
Total Size: 1.19 GB / 616 MB
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Tracklist:

1. Sparkles - True Sparkles (07:15)
2. Sparkles - Sprinkles (02:47)
3. Sparkles - Magic 7 (08:36)
4. Sparkles - Intrusion (01:26)
5. Sparkles - Slow (05:13)
6. Roller Coaster, Pt. 1 (02:40)
7. Roller Coaster, Pt. 2 (01:57)
8. Roller Coaster, Pt. 3 (01:46)
9. Roller Coaster, Pt. 4 (00:35)
10. Roller Coaster, Pt. 5 (03:44)
11. Roller Coaster, Pt. 6 (02:08)
12. Roller Coaster, Pt. 7 (04:19)
13. Roller Coaster, Pt. 8 (02:23)
14. The Mind Behind, Pt. 1 (04:30)
15. The Mind Behind, Pt. 2 (02:17)
16. The Mind Behind, Pt. 3 (04:39)
17. The Mind Behind, Pt. 4 (03:22)
18. The Mind Behind, Pt. 5 (05:11)
19. The Mind Behind, Pt. 6 (01:11)
20. Reflections for Clarinet & Jazz Orchestra, Pt. 1 (07:28)
21. Reflections for Clarinet & Jazz Orchestra, Pt. 2 (02:02)
22. Reflections for Clarinet & Jazz Orchestra, Pt. 3 (05:00)
23. Reflections for Clarinet & Jazz Orchestra, Pt. 4 (04:23)
24. Suite Electus - Nereus (06:52)
25. Suite Electus - Aias (06:54)
26. Suite Electus - Leda (06:47)

A bold and expansive project that captures the essence of the band’s sound in the 2020’s. This ambitious collection features five commissioned compositions from five diverse composers, showcasing the versatility and modernity of large jazz ensemble music.

Spanning nearly two hours of music, XL-LX illustrates the dynamic and distinctive voices within the Danish Radio Big Band. Recorded over the past eight years, the collection emphasizes the band's role as the unifying element amidst diverse compositions. The title, XL-LX, not only signifies the extra-large scope of the project but also commemorates the band's 60th anniversary, with “LX” representing the Roman numeral for 60.