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Hardly any other musical style is that much associated with special attributes as funk is: a fancy outfit, a hot hairdo and an out-of-the-way mode of behaviour. I Gotta Funk, Buddy also features an op...

A burning, uptempo blues, patterned after Oliver Nelson's own version, which can be heard on More Blues and the Abstract Truth. Medium advanced

In 2007, the Goethe Institute invited me on a trip to Indonesia where I was supposed to record a CD. I was taking along a whole series of big band arrangements of Indonesian folk songs.'Di Sudut Bibir...

Barbarito's Dance is dedicated to one of the most important Cuban flute players, Barbarito Torres. The contradanza, a Cuban music style typical of the early 19th century, was influenced by French salo...

The composition 'Pequeño Divertimento para Tres Clarinetistas' (A Little Divertimento for Three Clarinets) originated from an encounter of our group of three friends and fellow musicians during a visi...

Despite its song-like, almost sung melody, this is most decidedly no piece of music of the quiet and peaceful tones: It is its element of contrast and suspense that brings it to life.Easily to be perf...

Writing these arrangements, Frank Reinshagen has created little masterpieces, which broaden the rhythmical and harmonic context of the original tunes in an interesting manner without detracting from t...

I wrote this joyful and swinging jazz waltz for my son Julian and his girlfriend Nina, both born under the sign of Scorpio. The piece is made up of the following parts: Fanfare-like intro, ABAC - them...

Heiner Wiberny has written this joyful composition for his wife Ulla, who has a special affinity for African Music. The listener recognizes immediately the sound and flavor of 'African Highlife' and '...

Die Salsa-Originalkomposition enthält ein Solo ad lib für die erste Trompete.

Writing these arrangements, Frank Reinshagen has created little masterpieces, which broaden the rhythmical and harmonic context of the original tunes in an interesting manner without detracting from t...

Frequently, one is in search of a suitable ensemble piece where each member can present him-/herself with a playable solo part. 'Welcome to New Orleans' offers you and your musicians this possibility....

Hardly any other musical style is that much associated with special attributes as funk is: a fancy outfit, a hot hairdo and an out-of-the-way mode of behaviour. I Gotta Funk, Buddy also features an op...

This collection of pieces for saxophone and organ or piano is designed for use in concert performances as well as for church services and other ceremonies. It contains the traditional American spiritu...

A virtuoso addition to the concert repertoire which focusses on the clarinet and its versatility: Oriental sounds and klezmer touches mix with the classical sonata form. The rhythmic first movement is...

Commissioned by classical clarinetist, Richard Stoltzman and recorded by him on his American Clarinet recording (RCA). Both the piano and clarinet parts are demanding but oh so rewarding when performe...

Featuring four original movements in classic dance styles, this unique suite for proficient soloists with piano offers performers with several unique options-the solo material may be played entirely o...

These 20 pieces are not only written in modern styles - covering latin, tango, Klezmer, reggae, blues, rock, bossa, swing and salsa - but also in traditional styles typical of certain countries such a...

A new arrangement for intermediate-level big bands. The romantic and wistful melody forms the basis of a feather-light piece in a moderate tempo. The rhythm section consists of piano, bass and percuss...

The Stranger is titled after the novel of the same name by the French existentialist philosopher and writer Albert Camus. The piece seems to capture some of the general mood of the story, with its und...

This beautiful balladesque piece was originally written for the Hannover Radio Philharmonic, featuring Ack van Royen (flügelhorn) and Thomas Clausen (piano). The composer wrote out both solo parts. Ac...

Written by Bliss Wiant while on cultural exchange to China in 1923, this Adagio captures the atmosphere felt during the only full moon on a Christmas Eve in the 20th century. Set to the words of one o...

Written by Bliss Wiant while on cultural exchange to China in 1923, this Adagio captures the atmosphere felt during the only full moon on a Christmas Eve in the 20th century. Set to the words of one o...

Prelude and seven tricks for orchestra and narrator, after Wilhelm Busch.Instrumentation: piccolo, 2 flutes, 2 oboes, English horn, 2 Bb clarinets, Bb bass clarinet, 2 bassoons, contrabasson, Eb alto...