Michael Abene - Grammy Winning Big Band Arranger For Germany's WDR Radio Big Band, Maynard Ferguson Big Band, GRP All-Star Big Band. Arranger For Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Dianne Reeves, Steps Ahead!

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English - April 12, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MB - ★★★★★ - 19 ratings
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Michael Abene is a Grammy winning Big Band arranger. He’s worked with Germany’s WDR Radio Big Band, played in the Maynard Ferguson Big Band, and arranged for the GRP All-Star Big Band. He’s also arranged for Randy Brecker, Mike Stern, John Scofield, Dianne Reeves and Steps Ahead.

My featured song is my version of Thelonious Monk’s classic “Well, You Needn’t” from my 1994 debut album Miles Behind. Spotify link.

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“THE RICH ONES”. Robert’s new single. With guest artist Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears) on flugelhorn. Crossover instrumental.

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“MILES BEHIND”, Robert’s first album, was recorded in 1994 but was “lost” for the last 30 years. It’s now been released for streaming. Featuring Randy Brecker (Blood Sweat & Tears), Anton Fig (The David Letterman Show), Al Foster (Miles Davis), Tim Ries (The Rolling Stones), Jon Lucien and many more.

Called “Hip, Tight and Edgy!”

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“IT’S ALIVE!” is Robert’s latest Project Grand Slam album. Featuring 13 of the band’s Greatest Hits performed “live” at festivals in Pennsylvania and Serbia.

Reviews:

"An instant classic!" (Melody Maker)

"Amazing record...Another win for the one and only Robert Miller!" (Hollywood Digest)

"Close to perfect!" (Pop Icon)

"A Masterpiece!" (Big Celebrity Buzz)

"Sterling effort!" (Indie Pulse)

"Another fusion wonder for Project Grand Slam!" (MobYorkCity)

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Audio production:

Jimmy Ravenscroft
Kymera Films

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